Abu Hanifa
~699–767 · Arab (Kufa, Iraq) · Abbasid Caliphate
Known for: Founded the largest school of Islamic law — the quiet scholar who shaped how 600 million Muslims practice their faith
Abu Hanifa founded the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence, the largest of the four Sunni schools, followed by approximately 600 million Muslims. He emphasized reason (ra'y) and analogy (qiyas) in legal interpretation, making his school the most flexible and adaptable.
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