Hanbali school

The Hanbali school is one of the four main Sunni legal schools of Islam, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. It emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) as primary sources for Islamic law, with less reliance on reasoning or local customs. Predominantly followed in parts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, it values tradition and historical practices. The school aims for conservatism in legal rulings, prioritizing textual evidence, making it distinct from other schools that incorporate more interpretive methods.