The Hanafi School of Islamic Jurisprudence Literature: A Historical Account

Abstract

This article focuses on one of the founding figures of the Sunni school of Islamic jurisprudence who contributed to the development of Islamic law, Abū Hanifah. Studying Abū Hanifah's literature can better understand his thoughts and views on Islamic legal issues. It can also provide greater insight into the history of Islamic thought and how Abū Hanifah's thoughts impact Muslim society today. This study uses the heuristic method with critical literature analysis because the data is obtained from various books, journals, and other documentation relevant to the historical approach. The results of this study state that the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence is one of the famous schools of Islamic jurisprudence in the scientific discipline of Islamic law founded by Abū Hanifah. His background and education strongly influence Abū Hanifah's thinking pattern in determining the law. It is also inseparable from the socio-cultural dimension and the politics that underlie the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence, which is seen as a factor affecting Islamic law's rational character. Literature on studying Islamic law in the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence is widely found and spread worldwide. The school of Islamic jurisprudence is even adopted by one-third of the world's Muslim population. However, remember that some of Abū Hanifah's written works may no longer be available or incomplete. Over time, some manuscripts may be damaged or lost.

Islamic Law in Historical Perspective; A Critical Study of Joseph Schacht's Thought

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