The Maliki Madhab

The Maliki school was founded by Imam Malik ibn Anas (d. 795 CE) in Medina.

Methodology

Known for heavy reliance on the practice of the people of Medina (Amal Ahl al-Madinah) as a source of law, in addition to Quran, Sunnah, and consensus. Also uses istihsan (juristic preference) and maslahah (public interest).

Geographic Spread

Dominant in North Africa, West Africa, parts of the Gulf, and historically in Muslim Spain (al-Andalus).

Key Works

Al-Muwatta by Imam Malik is both a hadith collection and a fiqh manual.