Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa (Rh) and his life

 

Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa (Rh) 

  Introduction : Imam Abu Hanifa (Rh) was one of the greatest Muslim scholars. The arrival of Abu Hanifa was a matter of joy for the Muslims because it was a transitional period for them. In the field of Islamic law, his contribution is not forgettable. For this reason, he is called 'Imam-e-Azami.

Birth and early life :Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa was born in the city of Kufah in Iraq in 80 Hizri (in 699/700AD). His father's name was Sabin and Jawta Al Kufi was his grandfather. In his early life, he was exceptionally meritorious. Abu Hanifa became a great Muslim scholar and got the title of Imam-e-Azam in his later life.

 Education : At his very early life, he became a follower of Hazrat Anas Ibn Maleque (R). At first, he memorized the holy Quran completely. In 100 Hizri, he admitted in the academy of Hammad Ibn Solayman (Rh). Later on, he studied  Ilm  Fikah. He also studied the Ilm  Hadis, Kalam, Balagat, Nahu, Saraf and Ilm Tafsir deeply.

His activities : After the death of his teacher Imam Hammad (Rh), in 120 Hizri, Abu Hanifa was replaced for that post and devoted himself in teaching. After working hard for long twenty two years, he wrote a book named Kutube Abu Hanifa in 144 Hizri. Later on, his students composed about ten thousand Mas'aala on the basis of that hook. By working hard for long thirty years, Abu Hanifa established Hanafi Mazhab with the help of another forty genious  Alems. The Mas'aalas of Hanafi Mazhab depend on not only the Quran and the Sunnah but also on the logic.

Character : From his early life, imam Abu Hanifa possessed a moral character. In his personal life, he was self-reliant and kind hearted. He never showed temper with any person.

Death : In 150 Hizri (in 770AD), when Abu Hanifa was a prisoner, the autocratic ruler Mansur killed him with poison,

 Conclusion : As a Muslim, every one of us should respect this great schoolar, the founder of Hanafi Mazhab e muslims will remember his contribution forever.