Abu Hanifah: His Life, Legal Method & LegacyStudy the life and legacy of one of the greatest pioneers in the history of Islamic law Abu Hanifah Nu'man ibn Thabit was one of the greatest pioneers in the history of Islamic Law, particularly in legal reasoning. The Hanafi Legal School that he founded has become the most widely followed among the world's Muslims. Based on primary sources, this study of the life and legacy of Abu Hanifah also surveys the evolution of Hanafi legal reasoning (fiqh) in different regions of the Islamic world and assesses its historical distinctiveness. "Based on primary sources, this study...surveys the evolution of Hanafi legal reasoning (fiqh) in the Islamic world and assesses its historical distinctiveness." -Islamic Horizons |
Contents
His life | |
His fiqh | |
His works and his students | |
His achievement and legacy | |
Sources and Further reading | |
Index | |
Keywords concepts topics | |
Common terms and phrases
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