Imam Abu HanifaJamil Ahmad The glorious period of the Caliphate Rashida lasting 30 years will go down in the history of mankind as the most successful experiment of democratic rule in the world, in which there was hardly any distinction between the ruler and the ruled. Notwithstanding his being the Head of the mightiest Empire of his time, Umar the Great refused to taste wheat unless it was available to every citizen of his vast dominions. This golden epoch of Islamic democracy was, however, short-lived and the evil forces which lay dormant under the exemplary rule of the Iron Caliph, raised their head during the reign of Yazid. The noble descendants of the Prophet had to make supreme sacrifice without precedent in history in order to hold aloft the banner of truth and virtue in the world. Brutal political persecution by Yazid of his opponents was relentlessly continued by tyrant Hajjaj Bin Yusaf. Even such venerable persons as Hasan Basri and Anas Bin Malik could not escape the wrath of the Umayyed rulers and their lieutenants. The two and half years’ rule of Umar bin Abdul Aziz, who endeavoured to revive the traditions of his maternal grandfather Farooq-e-Azam, was only a glimmer in the vast gloom of evil, which at last prevailed over it. In such a dark atmosphere was born Hazrat Imam Abu Hanifa who valiantly braved the persecution by the ruling class and never budged from the right path. Abu Hanifa, Nuaman Bin Tabit, the greatest authority on Muhammadan canon law, was born in Kufa in 80 ASH. (699 AD), in the reign of Abdul Malik Bin Marwan. He was an Arab of Persian extraction. His grandfather, Zauti, embraced Islam and presented Tabit, his son, to Hazrat Ali, who prayed for the glorification of his family which ultimately took shape in the form of Imam Abu Hanifa. The Imam saw the reign of ten Umayyad Caliphs including that of Umar bin Abdul Aziz who ruled when the Imam was eighteen years of age. He also saw two Abbasid Caliphs Saffah and Mansoor. The notorious tyrant Hajjaj Bin Yusuf, the great persecutor of the Muslims died when Imam Abu Hanifa was 15 years of age. During his childhood, Hajjaj was the Umayyad viceroy of Iraq. The venerable Imams and religious leaders who wielded great influence on the Arabs were made the main targets of his persecutions. Primarily occupied with his commercial occupations during the Caliphate of Waleed, the Imam paid little attention to education. But during the reign of Sulaiman, when education received state It was inhabited by more than one thousand Companions of the Prophet (sws). In those times. Philosophy and logic entered the sphere of religious doctrines which is termed as ‘Kalaam’. who casually questioned him about his literary pursuits. It grew to be the famous centre of Hadith. Fiqh and Hadith. It was his good fortune that Umar Bin Abdul Aziz had organised the study and recording of Hadiths on a sounder footing. who was gifted with a keen sense of reasoning and exceptional intelligence. Abu Hanifa developed a penchant for acquiring religious knowledge. The celebrated Imam Musa Kazim and his illustrious son Imam Jafar Sadiq the descendants of the House of the Prophet (sws). Out of great regard for his learned teacher. In a letter addressed to the learned men of Medina in 101 A. The . The associations with Persian. literature. Kufa. An interesting story is told about the beginning of his studies. in spite of his great reputation as a unique jurist. which was founded during Umar’s Caliphate as an Arab colony. One day while he was passing through the Bazaar. he requested them to preserve in writing the record of Hadiths. who was one of the greatest Imams of the time. Kufa and Basra were the great centres of learning in those times. Imam Abu Hanifa had learned Hadith from as many as 93 teachers.H. Receiving the reply in the negative.H. He was highly impressed with the erudition of Imam Jafar Sadiq whom he acknowledged as the most learned man in the world of Islam. Abu Hanifa. owned the biggest school in Kufa.. were the only subjects taught. Makkah and Medina. Before the Caliphate of Umar Bin Abdul Aziz. Imam Shebi felt sorry and advised young Hanifa to devote his time to studies. acquired great fame as the interpreter of religious doctrines. Hammad. Hammad was impressed by the intelligence. including twenty-four who had participated in the battle of Badr. were the greatest authorities in Islamic learning of their times and Imam Abu Hanifa took full advantage of their society in Medina. the record of Hadiths was confined to the memory of the people.patronage and people showed greater inclination towards learning. a well-known Kufi Divine. They held Abu Hanifa in high esteem. According to Abdul Mahasin Shifai. Imam Abu Hanifa also attended the classes of Imam Malik who was thirteen years younger than he. in pursuit of Knowledge and attended the lessons of seven top theologians. Abu Hanifa did not open any school during the lifetime of Hammad. Imam Abu Hanifa took the advice to his heart and whole-heartedly plunged himself into studies and soon amassed knowledge of theology and jurisprudence. The Imam went to Medina in 102 A. He attended the lectures of Ata Bin Abi Rabah and Imam Ikrama who were reputed teachers of Hadith. perspicuousness and extraordinarily retentive memory of the new pupil who soon became his favourite. Imam Zuhri furnished the first collection of Hadiths. Abu Hanifa joined his school. he came across Imam Shebi. and Imam Abu Hanifa took full advantage of the presence of the celebrated mohaddis (teacher of Hadith) there. The venerable Companions of the Prophet (sws) and their illustrious associates resided in these cities and adorned their literary circles. had the distinction of being the Capital of Ali. Syrian and Egyptian savants enlarged the scope of Arabian studies. the Imam. He carried on a flourishing trade of textile goods. The prices of commodities kept in his shop were fixed. This deeply shocked the Imam who by way of atonement gave away the entire sum amounting to 30 thousand dirhams in charity. It redounds to the credit of Imam Abu Hanifa that he left behind the greatest number of pupils in the world of Islam. Contrary to the general tendencies prevalent among the wealthy class of people. had undergone a revolutionary change. who hired hooligans in order to tease and malign him. Meanwhile the customer who was an inhabitant of Medina.teaching of Hadiths. She demanded hundred dirhams as its price. Imam Abu Hanifa had learnt Hadiths from more than four thousand persons. Hafs forgot to do so and disposed of all the pieces. His success in commercial enterprises was largely due to his absolute honesty in business transactions. Imam Abu Hanifa was exceedingly kind-hearted. Qazi Abu Yusuf rose to be the Grand Qazi of the Abbasid Caliphate during the time of Haroon Rashid. It is stated that the Imam himself undertook a journey to Medina and paid him the balance. It is stated on the authority of the celebrated mystic saint Shafiq Balkhi that once while he was accompanying Imam Abu Hanifa they sighted a person who suddenly turned to another lane. She was wonder-struck with his honesty when he paid her five hundred dirhams for the piece. including Qazi Abu Yusuf. too. Such was the humanitarianism of our Imams. told the debtor that he need not bother to pay him back. which is unparalleled in the annals of the world. Hafiz Abdur Razzaq. The Imam was very popular among the masses who loved and respected him. Once a woman brought to him a piece of Haz (costly cloth) for disposal. Not only that. The principal occupation of Imam Abu Hanifa was business. Being deeply moved. some of his pupils unknowingly sold certain articles at relatively higher prices. Thereupon the Imam called him out why he was turning to the other side. He was so much trusted by all that even non-Muslims deposited their wealth with him. Once he sent a few pieces of cotton goods to one Hafs Bin Abdur Rahman with a word that some of the pieces were defective of which the customer should be apprised. Once a mercenary hoodlum . he said that he could not face the Imam as he owed him ten thousand dirhams which he could not afford to pay back. and Abu Asim who acquired great fame in their days. he was in a rush. When he learned about it on return. Imam Muhammad. Abu Naeem Faza. This greatly irritated and upset the lieutenants of the Umayyad Government. had left Kufa. saying they had cheated the customer. From his pulpit. he resented it very much. Abdullal Bin Al Mubarak. The man stopped. he apologized to the borrower for causing him so much distraction. He did not believe in excessive profits and never tolerated to earn money through illegal and questionable means. the learned teacher discoursed on the subject and the pupils assembled round him with pen and paper and carefully took down the notes. On being accosted. Once in his absence. Mansur. Halting at the gate.’ This outspoken reply of the Imam silenced the Caliph for the time being. Since he abhorred corrupt rulers. the Imam said to the drunkard: ‘Brother. ‘Did you listen what the Imam said?’ The Imam at once said. ‘Supposing a complaint is lodged against you in my court and you wanted it to be decided in your favour otherewise I would be thrown into the river. ‘Four’. He scrupulously avoided association with corrupt and tyrannical administrators.’ There had been some dispute between the Abbaside Caliph Mansur and his wife Hurra Khatun. On learning that he was imprisoned for his misbehaviour. but he prevented them from doing so. Mansur cried out to his wife.. he inquisitively asked why the drunkard had assumed silence. but he always kept away from them. Whatever God has given me I am content with it. we do not want to lose you at any cost. In the evening. I am entering my house. who used to call names the whole night in a drunken state. ‘How many wives at a time are allowed in Islam?’ The Imam replied. Ibni Hubaira. When he started for home. His neighbours were fed up with his objectionable behaviour. you will not be able to get in. Imam Abu Hanifa possessed exceptional qualities of head and heart.intruded in the social gathering of the Imam and began to criticize and abuse him.’ The drunkard was so much struck with the angelic behaviour of the Imam that he abstained from wine forever and became one of the famous pupils of the Imam. the Abbasid Caliph. If you persecute me you will add to my insults. Mansur offered him the high post of Grand Qazi of his vast Empire to which Abu Hanifa bluntly replied. A man is . I will be associating myself with your evil. The Imam was very much annoyed with a drunkard neighbour. He could never be purchased or cowed down by the ruling power. ‘But this is subject to one condition. he at once called on the Governor who was taken aback at the unexpected visit of the Imam. the police caught hold of him and put him behind the bars. The Imam apprised him of the whole matter and secured the release of the drunkard on his surety. The Khatun wanted the matter to be referred to Imam Abu Hanifa.: Please rest assured that I would prefer to be drowned in the river rather than tamper with justice. On being free. saying that it was repugnant for him to share the money of the Bait-ul-Maal which was public property and should go to the needy. ‘Why should I meet you?’ If you favour me. he frankly replied. he addressed him: ‘Brother. The Imam was summoned by the Caliph and his wife also sat behind the curtain. The Caliph asked the Imam. I do not aspire for any position or wealth. The powerful Umayyad and Abbasid rulers tried to win his favour. the hooligan followed him and went on abusing him to the very door steps of his house. One day. His pupils wanted to oust him forcibly. when the Imam got back home. once offered him a high sum as a gift which he declined. Please abuse me to your heart’s content before I step in’. once requested him to pay him occasional visits for which he would be highly grateful to him. the Umayyad Governor of Kufa. ‘You have upheld my contention.’ The Imam retorted. Ibn Batuta. once said.’ The Caliph became nonplussed and swore that he would have to accept the post of the Grand Qazi. More than fifty thousand people participated in his first funeral prayer.H. a courtier explained. The Imam lost his father in his childhood. Rabi. if not worse for him. On the accession of Safah. On reaching home in the evening he found a man waiting for him with a bag of guineas and a letter of thanks from the wife of the Caliph. years. Governor of Kufa. but the Imam preferred the latter. According to the historian Khatib. There he was poisoned. The whole citizenry came out to pay their last homage to their greatest Imam. and left Kufa for Hejaz where he stayed for 2 1/2. the Umayyad Caliph. The Imam too swore that he would not. The whole Durbar wondered at the boldness of the Imam. Mansur. He respected and served her devotedly. the second Abbasid Caliph offered him the post of Grand Qazi. during the Caliphate of Marwan II persuaded the Imam to accept some respectable job in the government which he refused. ‘Our government offered two alternatives to Imam Abu Hanifa--either to accept the keys of our the treasuries or to get his back flogged. but his mother survived till his old age. The Imam flatly declined it saying that the he was not fit for it. On transferring his capital from Hashmiya to Baghdad. the 1st Abbasid Caliph.’ The Imam pinned rosy hopes on the Abbasid Caliphate.’ The Imam promptly replied. . but the Imam stuck to his words. They stepped up his persecution. Sultan Alp Arslan Suljuki built a tomb over it as well as a school attached to it. The governor swore that he would have to do his bidding. Yazid Bin Umar Bin Hubaira. The Caliph indignantly shouted. Sheba bin Hajjaj said. Hakam.empowered to marry more than once provided he is capable of doing equal justice to all of his wives?’ The last part of Imam’s reply went against the interests of the Caliph. son of Hisham. the celebrated explorer of Asia saw this school when he visited Baghdad and was highly impressed by its good management as well as its boarding facilities. Thereupon he was put behind the bars. you have taken the oath of allegiance to the Amir-ul-Momineen. Under the effect of the poison. But soon he was disillusioned for the Abbasids turned out to be equally bad. A Liar is unfit for the post of a Qazi. ‘Abu Hanifa. and was flogged everyday under orders of the governor. he prostrated in prayer and died.’ His grave was a place of pilgrimage for the Muslims for a long time. His funeral prayer was offered six times.’ Thereupon the Imam was thrown into a dark prison in 146 A. until the Umayyad Caliphate was replaced by the Abbasids. ‘You are a liar. He was released after a few days. The news of his death soon spread throughout Baghdad. the funeral prayers of the Imam were offered for twenty days after his burial. ‘Night has settled over Kufa. ‘But it is easier for the Caliph to compensate for his oath. Commenting on his death. he returned to his native town Kufa from Hejaz. The Imam returned the money with the remarks that it was his duty to speak the truth without any fear or favour. 4) Knowledge does not take root in the heart of a person who attains knowledge for the benefits of the world. Being the highest authority of Islamic canon law. his disciples and followers form a majority of Islamic world. Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Malik have laid down similar conditions for appraising the authenticity of hadith. but the number of Ahaadith was reduced to seven hundred only on subsequent revision of the book by Imam Malik.’ The Ahaadith which are against common sense should not be accepted. (2) ‘Al Alim Wal Mutaam’ and (3) ‘Musnad’. Hazrat Umar reported about fifty. to counsel on the codification of Islamic doctrines and to transform the Islamic Shariah in the form of law.Imam Abu Hanifa has the distinction of being the greatest jurist of Islam. Imam Ahmad Bin Hambal is also a celebrated Muhaddis of his time. a book of Hadith which is well-known in the Islamic world. followed for distinguishing between authentic and non-authentic Ahaadith. Imam Malik is the author of ‘Mu`attaa’. He left behind him three works namely (1) ‘Fiqh-iAkbar’. 5) To have learned discourses with a person who has no sense of knowledge is . too much reliance on common sense for distinguishing between the authentic and nonauthentic Ahaadith was resented. Once Imam Shafi said. The second group was called the Mujtahid and Imam Abu Hanifa belonged to this group. Hazrat Usman and even Hazrat Ali who was so closely related to the Prophet (sws) had reported very few Ahaadith. This was the criterion which Imam Jozi in the 6th century A. he occupies a high place as a Muhaddis. ‘Hazrat Abu Bakr had reported only seventeen Ahaadith from the Prophet (sws). ‘The number of sections of Islamic law framed by him is more than 83 thousand of which 38 thousand are related to religious matters and 45 thousand deal with worldly affairs. 2) A person who talks of religion and does not think that he will have to account for what he says does not know the meaning of religion. During the time of Imam Abu Hanifa. The Imam was the greatest jurist of Islam who gave a sounder basis to Fiqh. He founded a body of intellectuals.’ Though the Imam has not left behind any collection of Hadith. but the Imam followed this principle to a great extent and during the later centuries his principles were universally accepted. ‘Fiqh-i-Akbar’ a brief magazine. The exponents of Hadith are divided in two groups--Those who collected the Hadith from various sources and those who critically examined the authenticity of those sources and interpreted them according to their knowledge. 3) If the religious people are not the friends of God. then God has no friends in this world.H. of which he was the president. It is said that ‘Mu`attaa’ contained more than ten thousand Ahaadith. Imam Abu Hanifa has left behind scores of wise sayings some of which are as follows: 1) No person has sustained greater loss than that whose learning could not restrain him from indulging in vices. According to Khwarizmi. which is very popular. Hafize-Hadith Hadhrat Imaam Abu Hanifah (R. Amongst the Imaams ‘Imaam-e-Aazam’ (Greatest of the Imaams ) was the address of Imaam Abu Hanifah (RA. wise. According to him. . Maaliki and Hanbali Ulamaa are in unison with regards to Imaam Sahib’s strengths and virtues. Leader of the Jurists and Mujtahideen. Home Imam Abu Hanifa Imaam of Imaams. and Muhammad AshShaibani. Afghanistan and the sub-continent. Writing in ‘The Spirit of Islam’. Ibn Abbas says that the associates of the Prophet did not ask the explanation of more than 13 doctrines from the Prophet during his lifetime. Muhaddith. By ‘analogous deductions’ he endeavoured to make the simple Quranic verses applicable to a variety of circumstances. authoritative person. followers also.). The Hanafi Fiqh. the Companions of the Prophet of Islam never enquired from him about his action. ‘He was a jurist who relied greatly on analogy for deducing law. who held important posts of Qazi during the Abbasid Caliphate also immensely contributed to its propagation. The Prophet was scrupulously and faithfully followed by his Companions. intelligible. being too liberal and practical. truthfully spoken. and his two disciples. It also received the patronage of the Abbasid. abstinent. the celebrated historian says. Thousands of literary works have been compiled by Imaam Abu Hanifah (R. Ameer Ali.). there are other inherent factors which made Hanafi Fiqh popular among Muslim masses as well as among the academics. and more than half of the Ummah of Prophet Muhammed Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam are. and pious. After the death of the Prophet. liberal and universally applicable. He is the most outstanding jurist of Islam. Turkistan. Besides the points mentioned above. A. A great many Muhadditheen and Hanafi. A great group of Ulamaa and Muhadditheen remained the followers of Imaam Abu Hanifah (RA. he formulated the Islamic jurisprudence in a scientific manner. Shah Wali Ullah of Delhi has written a fine article describing the history of Fiqh.A) was a prestigious Mujtahid. Actually.) alone. The secret of its popularity lies in its being more rational. which had to be solved through the common-sense of the learned Muslims. till this day. Shafi’ee. The pupils of the Imam. soon gained much popularity among the masses. The greatest contribution of Imam Abu Hanifa is to the Fiqh or Islamic jurisprudence. established Abu Hanifa’s conception on a regular basis.’ The Imam occupies the same place in Fiqh which Aristotle occupies in Logic. the conquests of the Arabs spread over the three continents and new problems in religious matters cropped up. Lamp of the Ummah. Abu Yusaf. whose Fiqh is followed by the majority of the Muslims of the world including Egypt.to annoy him unnecessarily. Saljuki and other Muslim ruling dynasties. (who became Chief Qazi of Baghdad under Harun). ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE: Primary. There are various differing quotes concerning the number of Companions seen by Imaam Sahib. RENOWNED ADDRESS: Imaam-e-Aazam \ Abu Hanifah (R. more than one thousand jurists were born in Kufa of which one hundred and fifty were Companions of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. he supported the family business. whilst Hafiz Ibn Hajr quotes 8. His origination is in Kufa.A. Kufa. was the greatest centre of ahaadith. was where the ranked Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (R. Iraq. In this period of time Imaam Sha’bee (R.) to associate himself with a scholar.H. ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE: At the age of 22 years much spare time was spent in debating. MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD: Silk Merchant. As.He was born in the era of the Companions (R. .) YEAR & PLACE of BIRTH: 80 A.) of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam had resided there.). The most opposed view is that of Hafiz Almizzi whom has stated 72 Companions (R. Kufa. which were short lived due to Imaam Abu Hanifah’ s father’s death. (Difference of opinion lies only in choice of wording not name. Sahib-e-Ikmaal narrates a total of 26. SPECIAL ATTRIBUTE: It has been unanimously agreed that Imaam Abu Hanifah (RA. A. God fearing. Abstinent. A. and he reaped much advantage from the Ulamaa of Haramain. in Kufa thousands of Companions (R.).) was a Taabi‘ee. A.). A. Subsequently. knowledgeable and virtuous are all attributes collectively found of Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.) and Hadhrat Abu Huraira (R.) had previously resided. which at the time.A.). Imaam Sahib’s upbringing and education was achieved in such a reputed educational centre.) advised Imaam Abu Hanifah ( R.A. LINEAGE: Nu’maan ibn Thabit Ibn Zuta Ibn Maah\ lbn Marzubaan. A. basic Islamic teachings were acquired as a child.A. generous. Muhammed Ibn Munkadir Madni.) remained Imaam Hammad’s student for a further 8 years.) STUDENTS: Qazi Abu Yusuf. . PROMINENT PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH IMAAM ABU HANIFAH ACCEPTED AHAADEETH: 1.000 Ahaadeeth from Imaam Hammad ( RA. ‘Aalim-wal-muta ‘allim’. Muhammad Ibn Hasan. NO. ‘Fiqhe Akbar’.compiled from a total of 70. etc. Mansoor Ibn Umar etc.) to continue his works in Kufa. for a period of two months Imaam Hammad took a sudden leave to Basra ( due to his relative’s death) leaving Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.Being unable to answer a query regarding the correct Sunnah procedure of divorce. Abu Ismat Mugheera Ibn Miqsam.000 Ahaadeeth. The hadith must have been projected by the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and narrated onwards via wholly reliable persons.). A. Imaam Abu Hanifah began to join the gatherings of lmam Hammad (R. A. etc. Abdullah Ibn Mubarak.Yunus Ibn Is‘haaq. For the next ten consecutive years he remained the student of Imaam Hammad (R. Zufar Ibn Huzayl. Ali Ibn Aasim. Any Ahaadeeth which contradicted the Qur’an or other famous Ahaadeeth were unacceptable. Since the initial day of hearing the hadith it is remembered in its correct form to the very time of narration. MOST EMINENT TEACHER OF JURISPRUDENCE: Imaam Hammad (R A) MOST EMINENT TEACHER OF AHAADEETH: Imaam Aamir Sha’bi (R. Adi Ibn Thabit. A SMALL GLIMPSE OF IMAAM ABU HANIFA’S (R.) TEACHERS: Aamir Ibn Shurahbeel. Abu Bakr Ibn Ayyaash. A. A). Sha’abi Kufi. Qays Ibn Muslim Kufi. Simaak Ibn Harb. disposing of his works as a debator. 3. Ziyaad Ibn Ilaqa. (student of Hadhrat Anas (RA.) LITERARY WORKS: ‘Kitaab-ul-Aathar’ . Hammad Ibn Abu Hanifah. Alqama Ibn Marthad. A SMALL GLIMPSE OF IMAAM ABU HANIFA’S (R.A. IMAAM ABU HANIFAH’S (R.A. Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.) ).A. Ubaydullah Ibn Musa etc. After two years.000 Ahaadeeth in which 2.A. 2. Qataada Basri. 0F AHAADEETH ACQUIRED: 4.). Ja’ far Ibn Awn.) alone. ) that he had never heard Imaam Sahib back biting. Until the injured recovered.) would weep and supplicate before Allah.A." 3. Sa’eed Ibn Jubair (R.). 5." Abstinence & God Fearing Ways: 1.A. . "I have never once observed Imaam Abu Hanifah reposing within the nights hours. IMAAM ABU HANIFAH’S CHARACTERISTICS: Impartiality: Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.Abu Hanifah (R. etc. fearing that the meat may be from the stolen sheep. Immediately.‘Jaami’ul Masaneed’. whilst sitting in a Masjid Imaam Sahib learnt of someone who had fallen from a roof. There was once acknowledgment of a stolen sheep. A. Imaam Sahib departed from the gathering. When Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.). Imaam Abu Hanifah inquired and researched as to how long a sheep lives. Kind-heartedness: Once. barefooted. A. A. The man’s humbleness over took Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.). Imaam Sahib paid daily visits to nurse him. A. Sharik has stated." . Humanitarian ways& generosity: On seeing Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.A. Someone mentioned before Sufyan Thawri (R.) and so he forgave the repayment of the debt.) a passer by avoided him and took a different path. ‘Kitaabul Rad alal Qaadiriyah’ etc. A. There is no such Surah within the Qur’an which I have not recited during Nafl prayers.) is not such a fool that he will destroy his own good deeds. Sufyan (R. he never ate sheep for 7 years. Tameen Daari (RA.) questioned as to why he did so. Uthmaan Ibn Affaan (RA. "Abu Hanifah (R. Abu Nu’aym states.A. Kharija lbn Mus’ab has stated that 4 religious leaders have completed the recitation of the entire Qur’an in one rakaah of salaah alone.) has never accepted a favour from anyone and so was never indebted to anyone." 2. "Even before observing salaah Imaam Hanifah (R.) and Imaam Abu Hanifah (R.) replied. A.) 4. After finding out. Disposition: Imaam Sahib would never speak unless it was necessary to do so. and ran to the place of accident. he replied that he was ashamed of himself as he was Imaam Abu Hanifah’s debtor of 10 000 Dirhams.A. drawing blood that seeped to his heels. NO. . For 40 consecutive years Imaam Sahib observed a nocturnal practice of performing Fajr salaah with the ablution of Esha. STATE OF DEATH: In the state of prostration. after which he was forcefully made to drink a poison that led to his martyrdom. 0F QUR’AN’S COMPLETED IN RAMADHAAN : 60 NO. whereby he was whipped 10 times a day for eleven consecutive days.2: During the reign of Abu Jaafar Mansoor again the above request was pledged.) rejected his request of the post of Chief Justice. Imaam Sahib swore by Allah that he would not accept.1: During the reign of Ibn Hubaira Imaam Abu Hanifah ( R. yet again rejected. Trial No.2: Imprisoned and violently beaten. shirtless 30 times. He was again imprisoned. (As Imaam Sahib did not want to collaborate with the corrupt).6. Finally.1: Tormented by passing through the city mounted upon a horse.A. Prolongation of Trial: Khalifa Abu Ja’far Mansoor again urged that Imaam Sahib should reconsider. Consequence: Imaam Sahib was lashed. 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