The Four Imams

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful

All praise is due to Allah. We praise him, we seek His help, we seek His forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and our evil deeds. Whoever Allah guides, there is none to misguide him. Whoever Allah leads astray, there is none to guide him. I testify there is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, and that Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is His servant and His messenger.

Throughout this section, we will embark on a fascinating journey delving into the life stories and profound contributions of the four great Imams of Islam: Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi'i and Imam Ahmad.

These eminent figures in Islamic scholarship have left an enduring legacy, not only in jurisprudence but also in the broader context of Islamic thought, shaping the way Muslims understand and practice their faith. Their lives and teachings continue to inspire and guide countless believers across the world, and by examining their biographies and major events, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of their enduring influence on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. By doing so they not only protected their religion from chaos and disorder, but showed the Muslims, both ordinary and expert, the safest and most reliable ways of avoiding error in the understanding and practice of the divine law.