**Opinions of Scholars on Imam Malik**
Imam Malik is a figure revered by many scholars for his profound knowledge and integrity. Various renowned scholars have expressed their admiration and respect for Imam Malik through their testimonials.
### Imam Syafii’s Acknowledgment
Imam Syafii, a prominent scholar, hailed Imam Malik as the epitome of authenticity when it comes to atsars (sayings of the Prophet’s companions and followers).
### Ibnu Mahdi’s Trust
Ibnu Mahdi emphasized that no one on earth could match Malik bin Anas’s trustworthiness regarding the Prophet’s hadiths.
### Syubah bin Al Hajjah’s Encounter
Syubah bin Al Hajjah recounted his experience in Madinah, where he encountered the enlightening circle of Imam Malik bin Anas after the passing of Nafi.
### Abdurrahman bin Al Qassim’s Reverence
Abdurrahman bin Al Qassim acknowledged redeeming his faith through the profound knowledge of Malik bin Anas and the wisdom of Sulaiman bin Al Qashim.
### Yahya bin Said Al Qathan’s Admiration
Yahya bin Said Al Qathan expressed his unwavering respect for Malik bin Anas during their shared era.
### Sufyan bin Uyainah’s Testimony
Sufyan bin Uyainah highlighted Malik’s meticulous selection of hadiths, only opting for the best.
### Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal’s Tribute
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal acclaimed Malik as a pinnacle figure in the realm of knowledge and jurisprudence, always adhering to the traditions with respect and etiquette.
### Imam Al Bukhari’s Endorsement
Imam Al Bukhari deemed Malik’s narration chain from Nafi to Ibnu Umar as the most authentic.
### Abdullah bin Ahmad bin Hanbal’s Inquiry
Abdullah bin Ahmad bin Hanbal sought his father’s opinion on the most reliable narrator among Az Zuhri’s companions, to which Ahmad bin Hanbal unequivocally named Malik.
### Yahya bin Main’s Assertion
Yahya bin Main asserted that all hadiths transmitted by Malik are trustworthy except for those from Abu Umayyah.
### Imam Syafii’s Recommendation
Imam Syafii advised those seeking hadiths to place their trust in Malik’s narrations.
Imam Malik holds the esteemed position of being the second imam among the four imams in Islam. Born thirteen years after Abu Hanifah, his full name is Abu Abdullah Malik Ibn Anas Ibn Malik Ibn Abi Amir Ibn Amir bin Haris bin Gaiman bin Kutail bin Amr bin Haris al-Asbahi al-Humairi. He is an imam from Al-Hijrah, with ancestors from Bani Tamim bin Murrah of the Quraysh tribe.
One of Imam Malik’s notable works is the book Al-Muwatha’, penned in the year 144 H. His opinions and teachings are encapsulated in two primary books: Al-Muwatha’ and Al-Mudawwanah al-Kubro. Al-Muwatha’ integrates both hadith and jurisprudence aspects, drawing from the sayings of the Prophet, his companions, and their followers. The hadiths included are sourced from 95 individuals, all residents of Madinah, except for six individuals from various regions.
Source: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ash-Shanawi / Biography of the Four Imams of Islamic Jurisprudence
