As with Malik ibn Anas (who was a teacher of Imam al-Shafi'i, [64][65]: 121 who in turn was a teacher of Sunni Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal), Imam Abu Hanifa was a student of Ja'far al-Sadiq, who was a descendant of the Islamic nabi (prophet) Muhammad.
This is a Short Biography of Imam Abu Hanifa describing his life from birth to his death.
In one narration, Imam Abu Hanifa (RH) passed away in the state of sujood. The life of Imam Abu Hanifa (RH) shows us how to be people who emulate the Deen in all aspects of our lives, even aspects that are not apparently Islamic such as our careers and transactions.
This video gives a view, at a glance, of the great Imam Abu Hanifa [R], it also discusses the intelligence and wisdom of the Imam in regards to jurisprudence and related issues.
Imam al-Azam Abu Hanifa: A Comprehensive Biography. Imam Abu Hanifa, also known as Imam al-Azam (The Greatest Imam), was one of the most influential and revered scholars in Islamic history.
Imam Abu Hanifa, whose full name was Nu'man ibn Thabit, stands as a monumental figure in Islamic history, his influence reverberating across centuries and continents.
The Enduring Legacy of Imam Abu Hanifa: A Pioneer of Islamic Law
Abu Hanifa [radiyallahu anh] (d. 150 AH / 767 CE) played a significant role in the development of legal thought and the methodology of independent reasoning (ijtihad) in Islam. He became widely known by the titles Abu Hanifa and Imam al-A‘zam.
Imam Abu Hanifa Nuʿman bin Thabit (699–767 CE) is one of the most influential figures in Islamic history, renowned as the founder of the Hanafi madhab (school of law) – the oldest and most widely followed of the four Sunni schools of jurisprudence.