Sunni Schools of Jurisprudence

Across the centuries, remarkable men and women have illuminated the path of Islam through their scholarship, character, and devotion. This multi-part series begins with Part 1, a five-session arc designed to ground participants in the foundations of our legal and scholarly tradition. We begin with an introductory session on the Four Sunni Schools of Jurisprudence — how they developed, why differences emerged, and the shared principles that unite them.

We then explore the lives and legacies of the Imams of the four Sunni schools — Imām Abū Ḥanīfa, Imām Mālik ibn Anas, Imām al-Shāfiʿī, and Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal — through sessions dedicated to their scholarship, character, and enduring influence. Each gathering invites participants to rediscover the beauty, depth, and cohesion of our shared tradition.