Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which statement correctly explains Imam Malik ibn Anas?
- A. The founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta' ✓
- B. A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'
- C. A mathematician whose works gave rise to the term 'algebra' and whose name is the root of the word 'algorithm'
- D. A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)
Correct answer
A. The founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'
Explanation
'Imam Malik ibn Anas' refers to the founding scholar of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and author of 'Al-Muwatta'.