The Status Of Imam Abu Hanifah In The Science Of Hadith pdf

The Status Of Imam Abu Hanifah In The Science Of Hadith

THE STATUS OF IMAM ABU HANIFAH IN THE SCIENCE OF HADITH

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Was Imam Abu Hanifa (R) weak in the science of Hadith? Did he rely on Qiyaas (analogical deduction)? Has he based his school of thought on Dha’eef Ahaadith? Was he considered unreliable in the Islamic sciences?

Did the ‘Ulama consider him untrustworthy? This booklet will address these claims, as well as other remarks leveled at the prestigious Imaam (R).

Shaykh Arshad Madani (Daamat Barakaatuhum), Teacher of Hadith in the famous seminary of India, Daml Uloom Deoband; President of The Jamiatul Ulama Hind; our teacher and spiritual mentor, whom we have had the honor of hosting every year had inspired us to start this effort to defend these great Salaf al Saaliheen (Pious Predecessors). Shaykh Habeebur Rahman Al- A’zami, Teacher of Hadith in the famous seminary of India, Darul Uloom Deoband, and my own teacher, has addressed this topic in his booklet, “lime Hadis mai Imaam Abu Hanifah (R) Ka Maqaam o Martaba”, published by the Jamiatul Ulama of India.

 This is a humble effort to translate that work. The reader should note that the objective of this work is not to criticize any faction or group but to establish the reliability of the great Imaam (R) and remove the ill-thoughts of many concerning him. In my view this work is a very scholarly essay that educates those who wish to research with an open mind.