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Abu Abdullah Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Hanbal al-Shaibani al-Dhuhli (164-241 AH / 780-855 AD) was a Muslim jurist and hadith scholar, the fourth of the four imams of the Sunnis, and the founder of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence. He was famous for his vast knowledge and strong memory, and was known for his good morals such as patience, humility, and tolerance. Many scholars praised him, including Imam al-Shafi’i, who said: “I left Baghdad and did not leave behind anyone more pious, God-fearing, or knowledgeable than Ahmad ibn Hanbal.” His book “al-Musnad” is considered one of the most famous and comprehensive books of hadith.