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An introduction to the Hanafi school of law taught by Mufti Saleem Khan. Familiarise yourself with the Hanafi legal school – its history, development, special characteristics, key Imams, and much more.
Topics covered throughout this course:
- Biographies of a number of key Imams in the madhab
- Imam Abu Hanifah al-Nu’man ibn Thabit al-Kufi
- Imam Abu Yusuf Ya’qub ibn Ibrahim al-Qadi
- Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani
- Imam Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi
- Imam Abu Mansur al-Maturidi
- History of the Hanafi legal school – its inception and development
- Different stages in the madhab – a timeline
- Some important books in the madhab
- Books on the school’s legal evidences and proofs
- What are the Tabaqat (ranks of the scholars) and how important are they?
- Terminologies used in the Hanafi school
- Special characteristics of the Hanafi madhab
- The existence of four madhabs and why
- The role of Hadith in the differences of opinion among the jurists
- Understanding Taqlid (adhering to a madhab)
- The importance of adhering to a madhab
- Providing answers to objections against following a madhab
What you’ll learn
- Gain insight into Fiqh and its development
- Gain an appreciation for the Imams of Fiqh and their contributions
- Learn the history and details of the Hanafi school
- Discover special and unique characteristics of the Hanafi Madhab
- Build your knowledge related to Fiqh, Taqlid and Talfiq
- Dispel any doubts surrounding the legality of following a Madhab
Who this course is for
- This course is suitable for everyone
- If you’re looking to learn more about the Hanafi School and Madhab
- If you’re looking to build your knowledge
Teacher: Mufti Saleem Khan
Mufti Saleem commenced the ‘Alimiyya programme in the Islamic sciences at Jami’ah Khatam al-Nabiyyin, Bradford, where he completed three years of the course. He then travelled to South Africa to complete the final four years of the ‘Alimiyya programme at al-Madrasat al-‘Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah (Dar al-‘Ulum Azaadville). Following this he continued his studies and completed a two year Ifta/Takhassus fi’l-Fiqh (specialisation in fiqh and fatwa) course at Darul Ifta al-Mahmudiyyah under renowned specialists Mufti Ebrahim Desai and Mufti Husain Kadodia. He then went on to further his studies and also completed a two year Takhassus fi ‘l-Hadith (specialisation in Hadith sciences) course at Madrasat al-‘Ulum al-Shar’iyyah, Benoni, South Africa, under renowned specialist Mufti Muhammad Ishaq Bhana.
Duration: 5+ Hours