An Introduction to the Hanbali Madhhab

Ibn Taymiyyah said about al-Imam Ahmad, “He was the virtuous imam, and the complete leader with whom Allah clarified the truth, rejected falsehoods, clarified the correct methodology and repudiated the innovations of innovators, the heresies of heretics, and the doubts of the doubtful.” [Bayan Talbis al-Jahmiyyah (3/312)]

Al-Subki said, ''He was the virtious imam and the leader of a way of thought. He was patient during the midst of his inquisition. He was the teacher and examplar of Ahl al-Sunnah." [Tabaqat al-Shafi'iyyah al-Kubra (2/27(].

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