Imam Abu Hanifa's Letters and Legacies

Imam Abu Hanifa's Letters and Legacies

This collection brings together, for the first time in German, the most important letters and legacies of Imam Abu Hanifah (d. 150 AH/767 CE), the founder of the Hanafi school of law and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.

Included are:

His Letters to Uthman al-Batti
His Great Wasiyyah
His Wasiyyah to Abu Yusuf
His Wasiyyah to his Son
His Wasiyyah to al-Samti
His Wasiyyah to Abu Isma
In his letters to Uthman al-Batti, the great Imam defends the teachings of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamaa and expounds the fundamental principles of the faith. His bequests to his students—including Abu Yusuf, Yusuf al-Samti, and his son Hammad—reveal not only profound theological insights but also timeless wisdom for spiritual and character development.

These authentic texts provide a rare glimpse into the thought of the "great Imam" (al-Imam al-Azam) and portray him as a caring teacher, wise counselor, and steadfast defender of the true faith. They address key topics such as the definition of Iman, the relationship between faith and action, dealing with rulers and scholars, and practical wisdom.

An indispensable work for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of Islamic doctrine and learn from the wisdom of one of Islam's greatest scholars.