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Jurisprudence & Its Principles
Malik ibn Anas
Imam of the City of Migration — 711–795 CE / Medina
Author of Al-Muwatta, the oldest preserved book of hadith and jurisprudence together, choosing the sound practice of Medina's people. He opened the door of public interest, giving legislation flexibility; the Maliki school is the historic jurisprudence of North Africa and Andalusia.