Switching Schools
True or False: Imam Al-Tahawi switched from the Shaf'i legal school to the Hanbali legal school.
(If false, what is the correct answer?)
False. He switched from the Shaf'i legal school to the Hanafi legal school.
Who was Imam Al-Tahawi's first teacher, and what were they?
His mother
True or False: Imam Al-Tahawi had memorized the whole Quran at a young age, and was allowed to attend religious gatherings led by his father.
(If false, what is the correct answer?)
True
Which period was Imam Al-Tahawi born in?
(Hint: it led to the Mu’tazil Doctrine spreading to Muslims.)
Abbasid time period
Where is Al-Azhar University located?
Cairo, Egypt
Are all of the narrations talking about why Imam Al-Tahawi switched accurate?
None of them are 100% accurate
Imam Al-Tahawi's mother and uncle were both direct students of ______.
Imam Al-Shaf'i
Imam Al-Tahawi's family was known to be ____.
Wise and devoted to Islam
Which time period did Imam lmam-Tahawi mostly live in?
The Tulunid Dynasty
The word Aqida comes from the root _____.
"Aqada"
One narration states that Imam Al-Tahawi switched to the Hanafi school after discovering one of his uncle's actions. What was it? (Hint: this narration relates to Muhammad Ahmed Al-Sharuti)
Imam Al-Tahawi had seen his uncle go through Hanafi books and use Hanafi views to explain and reach conclusions.
What is the name of Imam Al-Tahawi's uncle?
Imam Al-Muzani
At what age did Imam Al-Tahawi die?
80 years old
Assassinations of scholars and heated debates took place in which time period?
The Abbasid period
How long ago was Al-Azhar University founded?
Over 1000 years ago
After Imam Al-Tahawi switched legal schools, he became what to Ahmad Abi Imran?
He became his apprentice/student
What were the two nicknames Imam Al-Tahawi's mother was refered to?
1. “the sister of Al-Muzani”
2. “the mother of Al-Tahawi”
Which village in Southern Egypt was Imam Al-Tahawi born in?
The village of Taha
Fill in the Blank: After the Tulunid rule, the _______ period began shortly.
(Hint: this was around Imam Al-Tahawi's death)
Ikhshidid
Name an importance of Aqida.
(There can be more than one right answer)
Example: Aqida is important for Muslims because it is a factor which really helps Muslims know what their purpose is in this life.
What did Imam Al-Muzani say to Imam Al-Tahawi after he was caught listening to an argument between Hanafi scholars?
“I swear to God, you will never amount to anything.”
True or False: Throughout his whole life, Imam Al-Muzani stayed in the Shaf'i school.
False: He eventually switched to the Hanafi legal school
What is Imam Al-Tahawi's full name?
Abu Jafar Ahmed bin Muhammad bin Salamah Al-Tahawi
How did Imam Al-Tahawi's surroundings encourage him to write a book on Aqida?
Example: since there were disputes about rulings and Egypt at the time was a very important place for Muslims.
What is the definition of Aqida?
A person’s beliefs from the Quran and other sources in which they are fully confident and certain that it is correct.