Four Imams of Islam and Their Services
Islamic scholarship has been enriched by the works and teachings of four influential Imams: Abu Hanifa, Malik ibn Anas, al-Shafi'i, and Ahmad ibn Hanbal. These Imams, who lived during the 8th to 10th centuries CE, are the founders of the four major schools of thought in Sunni Islam. Their teachings, which have been preserved in hadith collections and commentaries on the Qur'an, have shaped the development of Islamic law, theology, and doctrine to this day. Through their works, each Imam provided a unique perspective on Islamic thought, producing a diverse range of ideas and opinions that have been passed on to modern Muslims. In this guide, we will explore the life and works of each Imam, their contributions to Islamic scholarship, and the influence their teachings have had on the practice of Islam throughout history. Four Imams of Islam Imam Abu Hanifa and the Hanafi School of Thought Abu Hanifa (699-767 CE) was the founder of the Hanafi school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
