Which were the First Schools of Jurisprudence

Author: Al Imaam 'Alee al Madeenee

Topic: Did you know

Reference: 'Ilm ar Rijaal P.289 - more about reference here...

‘Alee al Madeenee stated: There were none amongst the companions of the Messenger of Allaah - صلى الله عليه وسلم- whom people used to follow their Madhab /opinions, relate their verdicts and follow their way except three: ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood Zayd ibn Thaabit ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Abbaas He also stated: There were none amongst the companions of the Messenger of Allaah who had companions that used to relate and act upon their verdicts except three: ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood Zayd ibn Thaabit ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Abbaas

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