Abū Ḥanīfa al-Nuʿmān
School-founders (madhāhib) · Sunni · 699–767 CE
At a glance
| Category | School-founders (madhāhib) |
|---|---|
| Tradition | Sunni |
| Lifespan | 699–767 CE |
| Region | Iraq (Kufa) |
| School | Founder of the Ḥanafī madhhab |
| Note | The most widely followed Sunni school; known for reasoned analogy (qiyās) |
Beyond law, the Ḥanafī tradition is historically paired in theology with the Māturīdī school of kalām.