In 833 Ibn Ḥanbal and another theologian, Muḥammad ibn Nūḥ, who had also refused to recant, were cited to appear for trial before Caliph al-Maʾmūn, who was in Tarsus (now in modern Turkey) at the time. Fadhail Al-Sahabah: He was originally from Baghdad. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Imam’s senior students who had wrote down numerous ‘Fatwas’ on various issues Masaail: (Collection Imam Ahmad was descended from a pure Arabic View the profiles of people named Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. He was still an infant when his father died at the age of 30. However along-with Imam Ahmad, many true scholars remained steadfast in their One of Ibn Ḥanbal’s greatest followers, Ibn Taymīyah (1263–1328), was claimed by both the Wahhābīyah, a reform movement founded in the mid-18th century, and the modern Salafīyah movement, which arose in Egypt and advocated the continued supremacy of Islāmic law but with fresh interpretations to meet the community’s changing needs. He was the compiler of the Traditions of the Prophet Muḥammad (Musnad) and formulator of the Ḥanbalī, the most strictly traditionalist of the four orthodox Islāmic schools of law. The Muslim 100: by Muhammad Mojlum Khan. An analysis of his views on these matters will therefore go a long way in advancing our understanding of early Sunni doctrine. In the dialog that appears, scroll down to the "Location" LifeAbū ʿAbd Allāh Aḥmad ibn Muḥammad ibn Ḥanbal (henceforth: Ibn Ḥanbal) was born in November or December 780 either in Merv (formerly an important city in the historic province of Khurāsān; today located near Mary, Turkmenistan) or Baghdad, Iraq. Al-Mamun in chains but when he reached Al-Raqqa (currently located in Syria) in Imam Ahmad had plenty of writings. also state that 20,000 Christians and Jews converted to Islam on that day of Imam’s Abu Dawood Sulayman (famously known as Abu Dawood). Imam Ahmad continued his work and narration of Hadith and Fatwas Jurisprudence. celebrated Islamic scholar, Abu Yusuf, who was a renowned student and companion This collection was heretofore believed to have been compiled by the author’s son (ʿAbd Allāh), but there is now evidence that the work was compiled and arranged by Ibn Ḥanbal himself. IslamicFinder © 2021. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal was a founder of one of the four main Sunni schools of Jurisprudence. Sometimes we might have trouble finding where you are located. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA)’s methods of comparative studies and detailed Fiqh continue to serve as strong pillars of Islamic j… Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Hanbal Abu Abd Allah al-Shaybani (în arabă : احمد بن محمد بن حنبل ابو عبد الله الشيباني), cunoscut ca imamul Ahmad ibn Hanbal (n. 780 - m. 855) s-a născut la Bagdad și a fost un important teolog și un savant musulman. His full name was Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Hanbal … As per sources, his Janazah Salah (Funeral Prayer) was Ahmad ibn Hanbal book. Ia lahir di Marw (saat ini bernama Mary di Turkmenistan, utara Afganistan dan utara Iran) di kota Baghdad, Irak. The central fact of Ibn Ḥanbal’s life is the suffering to which he was subjected during the inquisition, known as al-miḥnah, ordered by the caliph al-Maʾmūn. Upholding the view that the Qur'an was uncreated and the direct word of God, Ahmad ibn Hanbal (780-855) thought that the holy text should be read literally, rejecting any possibility for metaphorical or revisionist interpretation. Al Ashriba: (Explanations We'll get back to you soon. Compiled By : Imam Abu Abdullah Ahmed Bin Muhammad Bin Hambal Al-Shebani R.A. (Death – 241 Hijri) Total No. It starts from his early life leading to his quest of collecting hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) until his death. of Hadees : 27,647 in all of Musnad Ahmad. Published By : Darussalam Ibn Ḥanbal is reported to have been beaten by 150 floggers, each in turn striking him twice and moving aside. Some orthodox theologians, to survive the ordeal, had recanted, and later claimed the privilege of dissimulation, taqīyah, as a justification for their behaviour. If you continue using our website, then you have agreed to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. self-reliant from childhood. small book on common mistakes in prayer), 3. [This book is about the virtues of the companions of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.)]. His father Mohammad died young at the age of thirty and Imam Ahmad was, He was against codification of the law, maintaining that canonists had to be free to derive the solutions for questions of law from scriptural sources, namely the Quʾrān and the sunnah (the body of Islāmic custom and practice based on Muḥammad’s words and deeds). Abū ʿAbdillāh Aḥmad ibn Muḥammad ibn Ḥanbal Ash-Shaybānī (Arabic: أَبُو عَبْدِ ٱلله أَحْمَد ابْن مُحَمَّد ابْن حَنۢبَل ٱلشَّيْبَانِي‎; 780–855 CE/164–241 AH), often referred to as Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal (أَحْمَد ابْن حَنۢبَل) or Ibn Ḥanbal (ابْن حَنۢبَل) for short, was an Arab Muslim jurist, theologian, ascetic, hadith traditionist, and founder of the Hanbali school of Sunni jurisprudence — one of the four major orthodox legal schools of Sunni Islam. from Nizar Reviews There are no reviews yet. Then Imam We have updated our privacy policies according to CCPA and GDPR rules and regulations for Californian and EU citizens respectively. Ibn Kathir says that in the history of Islam, only the funeral of Ahmad ibn Hanbal received a larger attendance. Subscribe to our e-newsletter today and receive latest news and updates about our products. Test your knowledge of Islam with this quiz. Edited By : Huda Al-Khattab. Life of anbalism, and Christopher Melchert’s The main sources for the life of A mad, Ahmad ibn Hanbal offer critical readings of based on numerous anecdotes conveyed the mediaeval biographies (for additional by the smaller circle of family members mediaeval and modern biographies, see and devoted disciples, are varied and de- the bibliography). Al-Musnad: (This Musnad Ahmad is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH/855 AD - rahimahullah). He is also buried in Baghdad (as reported by Abu Al-Hasan Al-Marwadhi). He was still an infant when his father died at 30. After his release he did not resume his lectures until the inquisition was publicly proclaimed at an end. Privacy Policies. governor of Sarkhas during the Umayyad period. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). His adversaries, in his time and after expended much effort in spreading misinformation regarding his belief and methodology. He often used to say: And this deciding factor was indeed a testimony of the height of his personality. Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal has a great respect for Islamic 218 AH (833 AD), news of death of Al-Mamun came and caliph Abu Isḥaq Al-Mutasim This volume has Musnad of Abdullah Ibn Masood and Abdullah Ibn Umar. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal: life & work [compiled by Abul Hasant Qasim and published by Somokalin Prokashon, Bangladesh]. This was a testing times for true Islamic Scholars and jurists. The Caliph had already made public profession of this belief in 827. scholars and has been given title of Shaikh-ul-Islam (outstanding scholars of When he finished his He was the compiler of the Traditions of the Prophet Muḥammad (Musnad) and formulator of the Ḥanbalī, the most strictly traditionalist of the four orthodox Islāmic schools of law. Imam’s grandfather, Hanbal, was the They were sent off in chains from Baghdad; but shortly after beginning their journey, the Caliph died, and on their trip back to the capital, Ibn Nūḥ died. (ruling on a point according to Islamic law): When he was forty years old in 204 AH (220 AD), Imam Ahmad Having your current location will help us to get you more accurate Of pure Arab stock, Ibn Ḥanbal belonged to the tribe of Shaybān through both parents. circles at higher level of Islamic education at the age of fourteen. He had eight children, of whom two were well known and closely associated with his intellectual work: Ṣālih (died 880) and ʿAbd Allāh (died 903). He studied various subjects in his hometown and traveled extensively in quest of knowledge. and more people started to become his students. of religious persecution instituted by the Abbasid Caliph Abul-Abbas Al-Mamun cousin Hanbal bin Ishaq during 225 to 227 AH (842 -844 AD approx.). Abu Al-Hasan Ali He was born in the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 164 AH (780 AD). of Imam Abu Hanifa . He is credited with having held his ground in the face of all odds, saving Muslims from becoming unbelievers. 3. To allow for changes, click the lock in the bottom left. It will be argued here that after Ahmad ibn Hanbal assumed leadership of the traditionalist camp during and immediately following the Mihna (Inquisition) inaugurated by Caliph al- In the Middle Ages the school acted as a spearhead of traditionalist orthodoxy in its struggle against rationalism. one million people, among those, 60,000 were women. Imam Ahmad. because he possessed wide knowledge about Islam and he was recognized as a Open System Preferences and then Security & Privacy This is a dispensation granted in the Qurʾān to those who wish to avail themselves of it when forced to profess a false faith, while denying it in their hearts. from Imam Ahmad. Ibn Muhammad Al-Mawardi, 5. Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal was born 164 AH/780CE, Baghdad, Iraq and died 241AH/855CE aged 74/75 in Baghdad. not narrate any Hadith except to his two sons Abdullah and Salih. became successor of Al-Mutasim and revived the policy/practice of testing comment. Select this option if you want Google Chrome to alert you The series is about the biography of the fourth imam, Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal (the founder of Hanbali Madzab, Hanbali School of Thought). Historians Ahmad bin Hanbal (bahasa Arab: أحمد بن حنبل ‎, lahir 20 Rabiul awal 164 H (27 November 780) - wafat 12 Rabiul Awal 241 H (4 Agustus 855)) adalah seorang ahli hadits dan teologi Islam. himself from people and remained in his house until the death of Al-Watiq in Omissions? The fact that the Ḥanbalī school was organized at all was due to the impact of Ibn Ḥanbal on his time. He learned and wrote Hadith from more than 280 scholars However, Imam Ahmad was released Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Uthmaan ibn Qaymaaz Adh-Dhahabi) in his book ‘Siyar Alaam Abul Faḍl Jafar Al-Mutawakkil became caliph, successor of His doctrine influenced such noted followers as the 13th–14th-century theologian Ibn Taymīyah, the Wahhābīyah, an 18th-century reform movement, and the Salafīyah, a 19th-century Egyptian movement rooted in tradition. policy lasted for fifteen years from 833 to 848 AD and was widely supported by Ibn Ḥanbal was ordered to appear before the new caliph, al-Muʿtaṣim. It also shows the rule of the Abbasid state, Islamic conquests, the emergence of the Mu'tazili, and the emergence of the creation of a false Quran. Tap, To give Safari access to your location, tap, To give IslamicFinder access to your location, tap. This Book is an excellent compilation of authentic books written on Imam Abu Hanifa and other books of history. Nearly 1,300,000 people attended the funeral of this great Imam, and the sentiments of love and respect were witnessed in the streets. primary/elementary Islamic education (the Maktab), Imam began to attend study Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal (Arabic: ‏‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎أحمد بن حنبل‏‎‎‎‏‎‎‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Ahmad bin Hanbal) (780 C.E./ 164 AH - 855 C.E./ 241 AH ) was an important Muslim scholar and theologian. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA) died in the year 241 AH (855 CE). the most caliphs of that time. Too much stress has been laid on the influence on him of the teachings of Shāfiʿī, the founder of the Shāfiʿī school, whom Ibn Ḥanbal apparently met only once. and tried to impose this false-understanding of his on people including therefore, raised as an orphan, which is the reason why he learned to be Emeritus Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. was Banu Shayban which was known for courage and chivalry. Losing patience, the Caliph ordered that he be taken away and flogged. He was on trial for three days, and on the third day, after the learned men disputed with him, there followed a private conference with the Caliph who asked Ibn Ḥanbal to yield at least a little so that he might grant him his freedom. The lateness of the hour accounts for the relatively small membership attained by the Ḥanbalī school compared with the older schools. of fatwas issued by Imam Ahmad), 4. But for this great trial, and the unflagging courage he displayed in the face of his persecutors, Ibn Ḥanbal would most likely have been remembered solely for his work on the Traditions. about unlawful beverage/drinks), 5. They considered it a good effort and testified to its authenticity with the exception of four hadith. The new caliph, like his predecessor, was most likely influenced by the threat of a popular uprising should he lay violent hands on a man popularly held to be a saint. Corrections? people began to come to him from the neighboring cities for learning Islamic from AD). Ibn Ḥanbal led a life of asceticism and self-denial, winning many disciples. As reported by Imam Adh-Dhahabi (Full Name: Abu Abdullah Bin Maad Bin Adnan from the clan of Banu Bakr bin Wail. whenever a site wants to see your location. became a prominent figure in the field of Hadith and Fatwa. Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani quoted Abu Jaʿfar al-‘Uqailee as saying, "After Bukhari had written the Sahih, he read it to Ali ibn al-Madini, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Yahya ibn Ma'in as well as others. thousand Hadiths. An-Nubala’ that sixty-six people have learnt different Islamic Laws, Fiqh, The most important of Ibn Ḥanbal’s works is his collection of the Traditions of the Prophet Muḥammad. More and more Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal died on Friday, 12 Rabi-ul-Awwa, 241 AH and many other well-known scholars of that time. said: Imam Al-Shafi'ee Among his works are: 1. In the "Privacy" section, click Content settings. Historical scholarship regarding Ibn Ḥanbal and his school has suffered from a lack of sufficient documentation, among other things. As it is, he remains to this day, in addition to his recognized stature as an expert on Traditions, one of the most venerated fathers of Islām, a staunch upholder of Muslim orthodoxy. including: 1.  Scottsdale. began to focus on studying Hadith in 179 AH (795 AD). Imam Ahmad leaned Islamic law from Imam Al-Shafi'ee . Al-Watiq and issued orders of stopping testing of scholars in 234-235 AH. If you see "blocked" under "Location," tap, Give current location access on your browser, You will see a message that says "This will reset your Imam Ahmad began traveling through Iraq, Syria, and Arabia 6. His father Muhammad was a soldier Abbasid Army in Khurasan. Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal took these principles from the texts of the Qur’aan and the pure Prophetic Sunnah, as well as the Companions and those who succeeded them. Abu Jafar Harun Al-Watiq How about holy cities? Hushaim Bin Basheer. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ‎ 13/02/2021 13/02/2021 13 min read admin Imam Ahmad رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ‎ was born in 164/780–1 but different sons quote him as specifying different months, Rabi‘ I or II (4 November/3 December or 4 December/1 January). The momentum of the inquisition carried it two years into the reign of al-Mutawakkil, who finally put an end to it in 848. In fact, he is the founder of one of the four schools or rites His Further Studies/Education and Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. Imam Ahmad was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the largest of the main books of hadith containing approximately 28,199 hadith sectioned based on individual Companions. lmam Ahmad had stopped teaching hadith since 225 AH. (details of mihnah is given below). He developed fiqh but was also an expert in the study of Islamic oral traditions (the sayings - hadith). During his travel, he wrote down bout three hundred  contact us. besides them. diffent sources, Imam Ahmad performed pilgrimage The other orthodox schools were already prospering in Baghdad when the Ḥanbalī school sprang up in their midst, drawing its membership from theirs. Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal, (born 780, Baghdad—died 855, Baghdad), Muslim theologian, jurist, and martyr for his faith. towards scholars and therefore, Iman, Ahmad remained in prison in Baghdad until Imam Ahmad is remembered for many things. death in 241 AH. 232 AH (847 AD). Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal is one of the prominent Islamic became successor of Al-Mamun. During his studies, he heard about the death of Imam Malik. Ask when a site tries to track your physical location: Heretofore, the sacred book had been regarded as the uncreated, eternal word of God. 5. to Kufah where he became famous as an authority on reports narrated from at the age of seventy-seven in Baghdad, Iraq, after brief The At the risk of his life, Ibn Ḥanbal refused to subscribe to the Muʿtazilī doctrine. till 218 AH (832-833 AD). Here are some things you can even killed unless they conformed to the self-made and false Al-Mutazilah theology by some people at that time. Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH/855 AD) to whom the Hanbali fiqh is attributed. IMAM AHMAD BIN HANBAL - TV Series complete 31 part with english subtitle Addeddate 2020-05-06 09:54:52 Color color Identifier imam-ahmad-bin-hanbal-tv-series-english-subtitle Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Sound sound. funeral. Read our 2. On your phone or tablet, open the Settings app. Al-Shaybani. Amir. discussing issues of knowledge. It lasted from 833 to 848, a period involving the reign of four caliphs, ending during the caliphate of al-Mutawakkil, who returned to the traditionalist view. Updates? (842 AD). Imam Ahmad learned from Hanafi, Malik, Shafi'i, and many other sects, then he further mixed them, improvised and innovated a new sect named Hanbali, and he became the founder. All information on IslamicFinder.org is verified by professionals beforehand. Mihnah: The Mihnah‎, also known as Miḥnat Ḵẖalaq Al-Quran, refers to the period This doesn’t mean that he gave up completely on Preferences and then Privacy and then Location Services. Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal, (born 780, Baghdad—died 855, Baghdad), Muslim theologian, jurist, and martyr for his faith. He then went He spent the rest of his life discussing At his funeral the procession was estimated at more than 800,000 mourners. He was an Imam in Fiqh, Hadith, and many other Islamic Jurisprudence. The inquisition was inaugurated in 833, when the Caliph made obligatory upon all Muslims the belief that the Qurʾān was created, a doctrine of the Muʿtazilites, a rationalist Islāmic school that claimed that reason was equal to revelation as a means to religious truth. His trials and imprisonment during AHMAD IBN HANBAL (780-855), the founder, involuntarily and after his death, of the IIanbalite school of canon law, was born at Bagdad in A.H. 164 (A.D. 780) of parents from Mer y but of Arab stock. Allah that he would not narrate any Hadith in complete form until his death. He was an Imam in Fiqh, Hadith, and many other Islamic The inquisition was conducted in Baghdad, seat of the ʿAbbāsid caliphate, as well as in the provinces. the death of Al-Mutasim in 225-226 AH approx. in 833 AD. Other theologians, following the example of Ibn Ḥanbal, refused to repudiate their beliefs. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. This historical drama series deals with the life story of one of the four main historical jurists (Imams) of Islam, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal and the many of the events that occurred during his life. However, Al-Mutasim did not show any kindness this option to let all sites automatically see your location. and He was put in chains, beaten, and imprisoned for about two years. – Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal “The foundations of the Sunnah with us are: Clinging firmly to what the Companions of Messenger of Allah, (Peace Be Upon him) were upon, taking them as examples to be followed, abandoning innovations, since all innovations are misguidance.” – … Ibn Ḥanbal earned the greatest reputation of all the persons involved in the inquisition and the everlasting gratitude of the Muslim people. location and privacy settings to factory defaults." to collect hadiths. This is also mentioned by Ibn `Abd al-Hadi. 855).'" do to help fix the problem. with the condition to go back to his hometown in Baghdad. Then he The series is about the biography of the fourth imam, Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Among the things he said during the time of Mihnah: It was during this testing time that he had made a promise to highly pious man who spared no effort in the pursuit and dissemination of Terms and Conditions scholars regarding the issue of the Mihnah‎. The inquisition continued under the next caliph, al-Wāthiq, but Ibn Ḥanbal was no longer molested, in spite of attempts on the part of his opponents to persuade the Caliph to persecute him. It is one of the most famous and important collections of reports of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Of pure Arab lineage, Ibn Hanbal belonged to the tribe of Shaybaan through both parents. lineage that coincided with the lineage of the Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) Imam’s full name is Aḥmad Ibn Moḥammad Ibn Ḥanbal Abu Abdullah He is considered the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). More Thanks for reaching out. book contains 30,000 hadith). Seeking to learn from the great masters of his day, he travelled to the cities of Kūfah and Basra in Iraq; Mecca, Hejaz, and Medina in Arabia; and to the lands of Yemen and Syria. He memorized all the books of Imam Wakee Ibn Al-Jarah and These Traditions were considered by Ibn Ḥanbal as a sound basis for argument in law and religion. (857 AD approx.) scholars. He had a high respect for Shāfiʿī but also for the other great jurists who belonged to other schools of law, without, for that matter, relinquishing his own independent opinions. Ibn Ḥanbal himself is one of the fathers of Islām whose names have constantly been invoked against the forces of rationalism down through the ages. His tribe Click Settings and then Show advanced settings. illness of 9 days. Islamic Law (fiqh), reports and the biographies of hadith narrators until his Ahmad bin Hanbal was born in Baghdad, in the year 780 CE. Select this option if don't want any sites to see your location. Please select which sections you would like to print: While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. He famously and heroically held true to his beliefs despite the pressures of a Caliph who wished to impose his philosophical ideas on Islam. When Ibn Hanbal was fifteen, he began to study the Traditions (Ahadeeth) of the Prophet Muhammad, , (may Allah exalt his mention).Seeking to learn from the great scholars of his … section. He was taken to caliph time for Imam and he narrated his great book Al-Musnad to his sons and his paternal During this period, Islamic scholars were punished, imprisoned, or He did It was to this end that he compiled his great Musnad, wherein he registered all the traditions considered in his day acceptable as bases for the solution of questions, along with the Quʾrān itself. Abu 'Abdullah Ahmad ibn Hanbal ash-Shaybani, was born in the city of Baghdad in the year 780CE (164H). Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Select one of these permissions: Allow all sites to track your physical location: Select Translated By : Nasiruddin Al-Khattab. It is, however, not by the number of its members that the importance of the school and its originator should be judged but rather by their impact on the development of Islāmic religious history. He did not leave Baghdad until the time of Mihnah By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Sunnah: Ahmad Hanbal. His funeral was a proof of his piety as well as his reputation among the people. Ibn Ḥanbal made the same reply he had been making from the beginning of the inquisition; he would yield when given some ground for modifying his faith derived from the sources he regarded as authoritative, namely the Qurʾān and the Traditions of Muḥammad. was also taught by him. of Islamic legal knowledge (fiqh) within the Sunni schools of law. attended by approx. Imam Adh-Dhahabi also stated that there were more than fifty of Imam Ahmed studied extensively in Baghdad. If you see "Location access is turned off Ahmad remained student of Hushaim Bin Basheer until his death in 183 AH (799 Yaqub Ibn Ibrahim Al-Ansari (better known as Abu Yusuf). Bint Maimoona, who was also from the tribe of Shayban from the clan of Banu There are basically five rules in Hanbali sect: RULE #1: The Quran and the traditions of Muhammad is the main reference to Islamic laws.RULE #2: When no evidence was found in Rule #1, verdicts issued by the Companions were resorted to, since the Companions witnessed the revelation of the Quran, and its implementation by Mu… Join Facebook to connect with Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and others you may know. said about Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal: Promote your business in plus-circle Add Review. Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Arabic: مسند أحمد بن حنبل ‎) is a collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH/855 AD) to whom the Hanbali fiqh (legislation) is attributed. Imam Ahmad isolated Lecture of Sheikh Bilal Assaad found here and here. prayer times and nearby Islamic places. screen, tap the toggle to turn on location access. Aḥmad bin Muḥammad bin Ḥanbal Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Shaybānī (Arabic: احمد بن محمد بن حنبل ابو عبد الله الشيباني‎; 780–855 CE/164–241 AH), often referred to as Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal or Ibn Ḥanbal for short, or reverentially as Imam Aḥmad by Sunni Muslims, was an Arab Muslim jurist, theologian, ascetic, and hadith traditionist. His most notably students include: 1. It did not take long for Imam Ahmad to become widely known. His respect for the scholars can be judged from his saying: Imam Ali Ibn Al-Madini, the great teacher of Imam Al-Bukhari Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal is one of the prominent Islamic scholars and has been given title of Shaikh-ul-Islam (outstanding scholars of the Islamic sciences). People loved his teaching All rights reserved. Hadith, Fatwas and other Islamic knowledge from Imam Ahmad and many other Throughout the flogging the Caliph persisted in his attempts to obtain a recantation, but to no avail. How much do you know about the Prophet Muhammad? Scholars, especially Scholars of Hadith. Narrator of Hadith and Fatwas If you find any inappropriate material (or links leading to inappropriate materials), kindly But the Caliph’s treatment of Ibn Ḥanbal had to be suspended, nevertheless, because of the mounting anger of the populace gathering outside the palace and preparing to attack it. Do not allow any site to track your physical location: As per the Islamic sciences). view that the Quran is the words of Allah and was not created. El este considerat fondatorul uneia dintre cele … knowledge. Author of. tailed. The Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (R.A) The Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (R.A) January 8, 2021. Imam’s mother was Safiiya Ring in the new year with a Britannica Membership, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ahmad-ibn-Hanbal, Muslim Heritage - Biography of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Resala Salat: (A Join 1,000,000+ subscribers and get latest updates about IslamicFinder features and articles. Caliph Al-Mamun declared his view that the Quran was created Ahmad ibn Hanbal (164–241 AH/782–856 CE) was born in Baghdad, which was at the time the capital of learning, with numerous scholars of Islamic studies and all other branches of study, and the capital of the Islamic state. There are, therefore, some opinions regarding Ibn Ḥanbal that bear closer scrutiny in the light of new documents and recent studies. His Teachers: He started learning jurisprudence (Fiqh) under the to Makkah (Hajj) five times in his life. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. When Ibn Ḥanbal was 15 he began to study the Traditions (Ḥadīth) of the Prophet Muḥammad. The scars from his wounds remained with him to the end of his life. It was a free Please enter correct latitude longitude values, Please select daylight savings start date, GET ALL YOUR MUSLIM ESSENTIALS IN ONE PLACE. He made five pilgrimages to the holy city of Mecca, three times on foot. Ibn Ḥanbal’s unflinching spirit was beginning to have its effect upon the Caliph; but the latter’s advisers warned that if he desisted from punishing him, he would be accused of having opposed the doctrine of his predecessor al-Maʾmūn, and the victory of Ibn Ḥanbal would have dire consequences on the reign of the caliphs.