Malik ibn Anas

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1. When was Malik ibn Anas born?Around 711 CE
2. When did Malik ibn Anas die?795 CE
3. Where was Malik ibn Anas born?Medina, Hejaz (modern-day Saudi Arabia)
4. What is Malik ibn Anas known for?Authoring Al-Muwatta and establishing the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence

Jurisprudence (Fiqh): The theory and practice of Islamic law, involving interpretation of religious texts and sources.
Hadith Sciences: The critical study and authentication of narrations concerning the Prophet Muhammad's words and actions.
Amal Ahl al-Medina: The principle of adhering to the established practices and consensus of the people of Medina as a source of Islamic law.
Madhhab: A school of thought or legal tradition within Islamic jurisprudence, such as the Maliki school.