Imam Abu Hanifa
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Imam Abu Hanifa
His Family Background
Imam Abu Hanifa was born in the city of Kufa in Iraq, during the reign of the powerful Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan.
His father, Thabit bin Zuta, a trader from Kabul, Afghanistan, was 40 years old at the time of Abu Hanifah’s birth.
His ancestry is generally accepted as being of non-Arab origin as suggested by the etymology of the names of his grandfather (Zuta) and great-grandfather (Mah). The historian, Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, records a statement from Imam Abu Hanīfah’s grandson, Ismail bin Hammad, who gave Abu Hanifah’s lineage as Thabit bin Numan bin Marzban and claiming to be of Persian origin.
His Background
His Family
His Father : Thabit bin Zuta
His Mother : -
His Children : Hammad ibn Abi Hanifah
His famous ancestors: Mah and Marzaban
Family name: Sasanias Marzbans
His Family
His Lifestyle
His lifestyle
Born to a Muslim family in Kufa, Abu Hanifa is known to have travelled to the Hejaz region of Arabia in his youth, where he studied under the most renowned teachers in Mecca and Medina at the time. ... He is also considered a renowned Islamic scholar and personality by Sunni Muslims.
Family Wealth
Wealth
Abu Hanīfa was an independently wealthy silk merchant just like the prophet (SAW) and was wealthy and earned all his money in a halal way and had a rich life.
Life length
Born : September 5, 699 AD
Died : June 14, 767 AD
Age : 67 years
Age
His Occupations
Like the prophet Imam Abu-Hanifa had many proffesions of which were an imam to lead his nation and a Lawyer as well as a Theologian like most muslim scholars.
His Proffesions
Who was the ‘Imam of Imams’ Abu Hanifa?
He was born in the city of Kufa, Iraq in 699 AD and lived in the city of Baghdad. He was described by his students as very pious, remaining silent and absorbed in his thoughts most of the time. He didn’t speak unless he had to, answering questions only if he knew the answers to them. He shunned the company of the worldly-minded people and people who had worldly power. He avoided gossip and slander and only spoke well about people even if there wasn’t anything good to talk good about that particular person. This was the description of Imam Abu Hanifa by his students.
Who was he?
Who were the 4 imams
The 4 imams were the main leaders in islam and they weren't prophets but did a lottle similar job they were : Abu-hanifa , Malik ibn Anas , Al-Shafi'i , Ahmad ibn Hanbal
The 4 imams
Abu Hanifa's love for learning
His knowledge and love for learning
Imam abu hanifa had a love for learning, specially for islam and he like many wise people in islam, always sought knowledge in every possible way. This is how he kept learnong and became a famous imam in islam.
His significance in history
He was a performer of good works, remarkable for his self-denial, humble spirit, devotion and his attachment to Allah (SWT).
His accomplishments
The books he wrote
-Fiqh Al Akbar
-Musnad abu Hanifa
-Kitab al athar of imam Abu Hanifa
-Musnad imam ul A'zam
-Kitaab ul Aathaar
His books
Significant events in his life
Main events of his life
Imam of Imams; Lamp of the Ummah; Leader of the Jurists and Mujtahideen; Hafize-Hadith Hadhrat Imam Abu Hanifah (may Allāh be pleased with him) was a prestigious Mujtahid, Muhaddith, authoritative person, truthfully spoken, abstinent, wise, and pious.
His early life
Under his father’s paternal direction, Abu Hanifa memorized the Quran. He grew in Kufa, first as a student, then a merchant, then as a student, and finally a teacher and expert of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
His life journey
Abu Hanifa's contribution towards religious schools
Contribution towards schools
The greatest contribution of Imam Abu Hanifa towards development of Islam is to the Fiqh. Through his efforts, the first school of Fiqh, the Hanafi school, developed. His school has the largest number of followers among the four imams.
His schools that were established
His school
Abu Hanifa's theological school is what would later develop into the Maturidi school of Sunni theology. He is also considered a renowned Islamic scholar and personality by Sunni Muslims.