Abu Hanifa 1
Who was Abu Hanifa?
One of the great scholars that established a school of fiqh (Hanafi school)
What was the city Abu Hanifa was from?
Kufah
What are the four schools of fiqh?
Hanafi, Maliki, Sha'fi, Hanbali
What are the rulings of fiqh based on?
The Quran and Sunnah.
Who were the students of the Companions called? (English)
The Successors
True or False: Abu Hanifa was one of the select few scholars that were independently wealthy.
True
Why is it good that there is some difference of opinion in rulings, according to Umar ibn Khattab RA?
It provides legal flexibility in Islamic practice.
When would disagreements rise among scholars?
When they were different understandings of sources and context.
Where did Abu Hanifa's family originate from?
Persia
Was Abu Hanifa's family descended from slaves?
No
"Oh you who believe! Do not ask about matters which, if they were not made known to you, would make things difficult for you. If you do ask about them when the Quran is being sent down, they will be made known o you [5:101]." What point, according to the book, is being made with this ayah?
Do not look into things that have not explicitly happened. Only look into the things that have been confirmed.
What does fiqh deal with?
Putting the Message of Islam into practice.
According to Ibn Hazim, how many of the Companions referred to the purpose of interpreting and applying Islamic law after the Messenger SAW died?
120
Before specializing in fiqh, what subject did Abu Hanifa specialize in?
Kalaam
"This faith of yours is a single faith [23:52]." What is Allah discouraging in this ayah?
Allah is discouraging disagreement and division amongst Muslims.
Who was Qadi Safad/Muhammad ibn Abd 'r-Rahman ibn Al-Husayn as-Safadi ash-Sha'fi?
The author of the book, "The Mercy In The Difference of The Four Sunni Schools of Islamic Law."
What is Abu Hanifa's full name?
Abu Hanifa Numan ibn Thabit
Who did Abu Hanifa learn fiqh from?
Hammad ibn Abi Sulayman
The Messengeer SAW said, "Allah dislikes you indulging in a lot of idle chatter, a lot of questions and wasting property." What is the Prophet's point to the Ummah here?
Do not indulge in unnecessary matters and questions.
Where was Qadi Safad/Muhammad ibn Abd 'r-Rahman ibn Al-Husayn as-Safadi ash-Sha'fi from?
Damascus