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The four Sunni Imams

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The four Sunni Imams, represent the four madhhabs recognized by Sunni Muslims across different schools of thought. While they agree on the foundational principles of fiqh according to the Sunni narrative, their interpretations of certain legal and practical matters differ, which led to the development of the four distinct madhhab within Sunni Islam. These differences reflect variations in legal methodology and reasoning, but all are considered valid within the broader framework of fiqh.[1]

The following imams will be present in the following order:

Their relationship

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  • Imam Abu Hanifa al-Nu'man is the first of the four imams and the only taabi'i among them. He also had the opportunity to meet a number of the companions of the Prophet.
  • Imam Malik ibn Anas: He was a sheikh of Imam Shafi'i.
  • Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i was a student of Imam Malik and a sheikh of Imam Ahmad.[9]
  • Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was a student of Imam Shafi'i.

See also

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References

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