Imam Abu Hanifa الإمام أبو حنيفة

A’mash on Hadith: Fiqh scholars are doctors, Hadith scholars pharmacists

‘Ubaydullah ibn ‘Amr reported: We were with Al-A’mash, may Allah have mercy on him, while he was asking Abu Hanifa about legal issues and Abu Hanifa answered him. Al-A’mash said to him, “From where did you get this?” Abu Hanifa said, “You narrated to us from Ibrahim as such. You narrated to us from Al-Sha’bi …

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Hadith on Ramadan: One portion of any food due for Zakat al-Fitr

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: We would bring for Zakat al-Fitr a portion of food, or a portion of barley, or a portion of dates, or a portion of cheese, or a portion of raisins. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1435, Ṣaḥīḥ 985 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim Al-Tirmidhi said, “This is …

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Hadith on Travel: Permission to fast or not on journey, whatever is easiest

Aisha reported: Hamzah ibn Amr asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, about fasting while traveling. The Prophet said, “If you wish, you may fast. And if you wish, you may break your fast.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1841, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1121 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and …

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Hadith on Hajj: Those offering sacrifices not cut hair or nails

Umm Salamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the ten days of Dhul Hijjah begin and one of you intends to sacrifice, let him not remove anything from his hair or skin.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1977 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim Al-Nawawi said, “The scholars disagreed regarding one who …

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Abu Hanifa on Fear: Humble response when told to fear Allah

Al-Dhahabi reported: A man said to Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on him, “Fear Allah!” Abu Hanifa began to tremble, become pale, and lower his head, then he said, “May Allah reward you with good.” Source: Siyar A’lām al-Nubalā’ 6/400 عن الذهبي قال رجل لأبي حنيفة رحمه الله اتَّقِ اللَّهَ فَانْتَفَضَ وَاصْفَرَّ وَأَطْرَقَ وَقَالَ …

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Hadith on Wudu: Recommendation to mention Allah before ablution

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no prayer for one without ablution, and there is no ablution for one without mentioning the name of Allah before it.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 101 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani Al-Marghinani said, “No ablution without mentioning the …

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Abu Hanifa on Adab: Scholars have best manners and character

Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The stories and gatherings of the scholars are more beloved to me than a great deal of law, for they have the best manners and character.” Source: Jāmi’ Bayān al-‘Ilm 582 عن ابن عبد البر عَنْ أَبِي حَنِيفَةَ رحمه الله قَالَ الْحِكَايَاتُ عَنِ …

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Hadith on Prayer: Prayer in mosque is twenty seven times better

Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Prayer in congregation is better than prayer alone by twenty seven degrees.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 619, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 650 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim Ibn Qudamah said, “Congregational prayer is an obligation for the …

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