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Ahlul Athar or Atharees

· 21 Jumada II 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I would like to find clarity and closure on the school of 'aqidah that is ascribed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA) which is refered to as the Ahl al-Athar or the Atharis. What are the core differences between this school and the other two viz. the Asha'irah and the Maturidis? Is the Athari school that is claimed to be followed different to that followed by Imam ibn Hanbal and other early Hanbali 'ulama? A clear explanation on this issue is required as many are being confused and led astray by bringing up the Athari 'aqidah.

Answer

Imaam Ahmed bin Hambal (Rahmatullahi Alayhi) subscribed to the beliefs and actions of the Sahaba and the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah. As far as the atharees are concerned, we have no knowledge of their beliefs or actions. If you inform us regarding it, perhaps we would be in a better position to issue a ruling.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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