1. The judiciary at that time was a continuation of the way it was at

the time of the Prophet (g); it adhered to and followed its method. Religious education was widespread, and the people were strongly connected to faith and correct beliefs. mere was a strong religious awareness and simplicity in the way claims and cases were dealt with, and judicial procedures were straightforward. There were few claims and disputes in relation to the size of the state. and the number of people and countries it encompassed. Judges were chosen carefully and had all the qualities required to fill this position. The judges then are regarded as giving a true and sound image of the Islamic judiciary; hence that era became a reference point for researchers and Muslim jurists. Their judicial rulings and systems became a source of Shariah rulings, judicial opinions and interpretations of Islamic law throughout the ages on the basis of consensus, at least theoretically, among all scholars and schools of thought, even though there are some differences in some subtle details. An example of that is the differences among the imams as to whether the view of a Companion may he used as evidence or not, as is discussed in the fields of principles of Financial andjudiciary institutions at the time of 'Ali Islamic jurisprudence, classification of hadiths and the history of legislation. We will discuss that below.