What is the creed of Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him)?
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The questioner : Regarding the creed, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Regarding the creed of Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him).
The Shaykh : Yes, he is an Imam. In some narrations attributed to him, his followers were not influenced by them. He is similar, for example, to the four Imams. As you all know, they say, "If a hadith is authentic, then it is my madhhab." But they were never influenced by this statement. Likewise, Imam Malik’s followers were not influenced by the authentic narration reported from him. When a man came to him and asked, "O Malik,[Taha 20:5] how did He rise up?" he said, "The rising up is known, the how is unknown, and asking about it is a religious innovation. Take the man out." This is the zeal of the Maghrebis: "Take the man out, for he is an innovator."
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Regarding the creed of Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him).
The Shaykh : Yes, he is an Imam. In some narrations attributed to him, his followers were not influenced by them. He is similar, for example, to the four Imams. As you all know, they say, "If a hadith is authentic, then it is my madhhab." But they were never influenced by this statement. Likewise, Imam Malik’s followers were not influenced by the authentic narration reported from him. When a man came to him and asked, "O Malik,
The Most Merciful [who is] above the Throne established.
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