After quoting Imam Malik, Imam Muhammad frequently adds, "Muhammad said: We do not take this position," or "Muhammad said: This is what we adopt, and it is the view of Abu Hanifah."
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: In many sections, Imam Muhammad follows a hadith with his own legal verdict or that of Imam Abu Hanifa, often comparing them to Malik's views. Muwatta Imam Muhammad English Pdf
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2. Key Differences: Standard Muwatta vs. Imam Muhammad’s Version After quoting Imam Malik, Imam Muhammad frequently adds,
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The legal tradition of Kufa, Iraq (Hanafi).
Acts of worship (prayer, fasting, zakat), transactions, marriage/divorce, inheritance, and criminal justice.
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