Mālikī School
Mālik ibn ʾAnasd. 179 AH · c. 795 CE
Rooted in the practice of the people of Madīnah as a living witness to the Sunnah and its applied fiqh.
Overview
Virtues
- Unparalleled memory and precision in the science of ḥadīth.
- Direct knowledge of the continuous practice (ʿamal) of the people of Madīnah.
- Exceptional care in vetting his sources and ensuring reliability.
- Moderation and balance in his judgments, avoiding extremes in both strictness and leniency.
- Authorship of the Muwaṭṭāʾ, which set the standard for Islamic jurisprudence.