Imam Abu Hanifa: His Life and Legacy

This course focuses on the life and legacy of Abu Hanifa, and surveys the evolution of the Hanafi school in different regions of the Islamic world. It looks at the traditional sources and discusses both the history and legend about the imam. The course evaluates the particular pattern of reasoning that distinguished Abu Hanifa’s fiqh from other methodologies.
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Level

Beginners

Duration

4 hour and 55 minutes in total

Number of Units

5

Course Overview

This course focuses on the life and legacy of Abu Hanifa, and surveys the evolution of the Hanafi school in different regions of the Islamic world. It surveys the various traditional sources and tries to separate history from legend. The course particularly focuses on the particular pattern of reasoning that distinguished Abu Hanifa’s fiqh from other methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the life and legacy of Imam Abu Hanifa
  • Appreciate the context within which the Imam lived
  • Attain depth of understanding of Hanafi methodology and fiqh
  • Understanding Hanafi fiqh in the modern context