Biography of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal

Translation

The book deals with the biography of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal, may God have mercy on him, explaining the birth of the Imam, his upbringing, his journeys in seeking hadith, and his ordeal with Caliph Al-Mu’tasim. The author begins by narrating his conversation about the birth of the Imam and his father, then moves on to mention his famous ordeal with Caliph Al-Mu'tasim, and also mentions some of his asceticism and virtues. The book is of the type of biographies and classes, and aims to present a comprehensive picture of the scientific and spiritual life of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.