Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal stands as a pivotal figure in Sunni Islam, celebrated for his rigorous adherence to tradition and his profound influence on Islamic jurisprudence. He championed the use of hadith literature as a primary source for guiding Islamic law and life, compiling one of the most significant collections of these prophetic traditions. As the founder of the Hanbali school of law, his scholarly rigor and steadfastness, particularly during periods of persecution, solidified his revered status. Though his legacy has become a point of discussion in relation to modern movements, his impact on orthodox Sunni thought remains undeniable.
Das Buch "ar-Radd 'ala-l-Jahmiyyah wa-z-Zanadiqah" ist die erste deutsche Übersetzung von Imam Ahmads Widerlegung der Jahmiyyah und Zanadiqah, einer ungläubigen Sekte im Islam. Es behandelt deren Grundüberzeugungen und bietet eine Basis zur Abwehr ihrer Lehren, wichtig für Muslime im deutschsprachigen Raum.