The Greatest Imam Abu Hanifah al-Nu'man

The Greatest Imam, Abu Hanifah al-Nu'man, may Allah be pleased with him, is the English translation of the work Al-Khayrat al-Hisan fi Manaqib al-Imam al-A-dham Abi Hanifah al-Nu'man by the renowned scholar of his time Shaykh al-Islam Imam ibn Hajar al-Haytami al-Shafi'i, may Allah be pleased with him.

The book before you encapsulates the life of Imam Abu Hanifah, may Allah be pleased with him, his invaluable services to the religion, his virtues, as well as the testimonials of some of the greatest names of the Islamic tradition in succinct expression. The author has also comprehensively responded to any objections raised regarding the great Imam and his methodology in fiqh. This comprehensive account will allow the reader to gain a deeper insight into the authoritative scholarship, encounters with Companions, incredible intellect, exceptional decorum and character of a man who, unquestionably, remains a guide for millions across the world.
 

For the benefit of the reader, a simple transliteration of Arabic words and footnotes have been provided. At times the editor's have moved some excerpts of the orginal text to a footnote for ease of flow.