“We will talk about a great Imam. We will talk about one of the Imams of decency and knowledge. He was Imam Malik Ibn-Anas, Imam of the abode of emigration (Darul-Hijrah). This Imam received great respect throughout history, which immortalized him and his doctrine. It became the base of jurisprudence in many Muslim countries during his time and in the present. Some countries are still using it, like many of the Arabian Gulf countries. Some countries did lose their Islamic character, but when they were Muslims, they adopted the Maliki School, like Andalusia and Sicily. They were among the Muslim countries that adopted this great doctrine. The Muslim era ended but it will return, if Allah wills.
History immortalized Imam Malik, not only as one of the great Imams, but as one of the four Imams followed by this nation. A large number, actually millions, followed these four schools because of their unique effort and great service to the religion of Allah, particularly in Sharia (Islamic law) and jurisprudence. Therefore, scholars and the public followed these four schools.”