Nauman bin Thabit, also knows as 'Imam Abu Hanifa is the founder of Hanafi School of Law.
Birth[]
There are three different opinions regarding His date of birth.
- He was born in 80 AH.
- He was born in 70 AH.
- He was born in 61 AH.
Family Tree[]
Imam Abu Hanifa was from a Persian Descent. His family tree is given as "Nauman bin Thabit bin Zutaa bin Maah"
Prediction[]
According to Jallaludin Suyuti, the following Hadith refereed to Imam Abu Hanifa.
“ | If the Deen went to the chandelier, then a man from the people of Persia (or sons of Persia) will get it from their" | ” |
Esteemed Beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Sahih Muslim:2546
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