Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Select the accurate description of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
- A. An early chemist widely regarded as a foundational figure in the development of chemistry
- B. A biographer best known for 'Wafayat al-A'yan', a major biographical dictionary of notable Islamic figures
- C. The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad' ✓
- D. The founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'
Correct answer
C. The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'
Explanation
'Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal' refers to the founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'.