Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s Trial Sheikh Muhammed Shirazi

The Mihna refers to an event during the rule of the Abbasid Caliphate where ulema were pressured to accept the Mu'tazali view of the Qur'an as being created, rather than the mainstream position of it being the Word of Allah. Sheikh Muhammed Shirazi recounts Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal's stand against this oppression and the importance of standing for the truth. ---------- Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - When Scholars Stand for Truth 07:17 - Mu'tazilah & the Abbasids 13:50 - The Mihna Begins 17:56 - Imam Ahmad in Prison 24:32 - Mu'tasim Comes to Power 30:19 - The Final Trial 35:27 - Release from Prison 41:18 - Conclusion ---------- Disclaimer: Speakers' views are their own and are not representative of Islamic Oasis as an organization. This channel does not promote or encourage any illegal activities and all content provided by this channel is meant for educational purpose only. Source: https://youtu.be/-7HB1oYViFg?si=MikEwpwmKVsjEoIg