Reviving the Balance
Ibn Wahb (d. 197/813), a disciple of Malik (179/795), is reported to have said, “We were once with Malik and made mention of the Sunnah. [Upon hearing this] Malik proclaimed, The Sunnah is Noah’s Ark—whoever boards it will be saved, and whoever refuses will drown.’” Sentiment like Malik’s is not dif...
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International Institute of Islamic Thought
2018-01-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Islam and Society |
| Online Access: | https://www.ajis.org/index.php/ajiss/article/view/813 |