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“There is not on the face of the earth-after the Book of Allah - a book which is more sahih than the book of Malik.”

Quote by Al-Shafi‘i

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Al-Shafi‘i
Al-Shafi‘i

Al-Shafi‘i (767-820 AD) was an influential Islamic jurist, theologian, and philosopher, known as the founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence. His works and ideas have had a profound impact on the development of Islamic law. more

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