The Kitab al-Athar of Imam Abu Hanifah

£20.00

Estimating delivery

The Kitab al-Athar of Imam Abu Hanifah

The Kitab al-Athar of Imam Abu Hanifah In the narration of Imam Muhammad Ibn al-Hasan ash-ShaybaniArabic text with English translation. Explanatory footnotes in English.

The Kitab al-Athar was the first book composed in Islam after the generation of the Companions. Al-Imam al-Aazam Abu Hanifah Numan ibn Thabit wrote it. It comprises Ahadith that connect directly back to the Messenger of Allah sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam (marfu') those which stop short at a Companion or one of the Followers (mawquf) and those which are attributed to the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam directly by one of the Followers or Followers of the Followers without attribution to a Companion (mursal).

His companions Imam Abu Yusuf Imam Zufar Imam Muhammad Imam al-Hasan ibn Ziyad Imam Hammad ibn Abi Hanifah the Imam's son Hafs ibn Ghiyath and others narrated it from him.

In the version before us Imam Muhammad himself a mujtahid narrated each tradition from Imam Abu Hanifah and then followed each with some explanatory material sometimes confirming and occasionally differing with his Imam.

About The Author

Imam Abu Hanifah

Imam Abu Hanifah was from Kufa and was one of the Followers (taabi'oon). He was born in 80 AH in a family of Persian ancestry. Imam Abu Hanifah was a trader in fabrics. He studied with the great scholars of Kufa who transmitted the schools of Ibn Mas'ud and Ali ibn Abi Talib in particular but he also travelled further afield in search of hadith and fiqh. He was noted for his exceptional grasp of fiqh and is said to have laid its foundations. He died in 150 AH in Baghdad.

His list of teachers is very extensive and his list of pupils a roll-call of honour.

Sahl ibn Muzahim said "Abu Hanifahs knowledge was universal knowledge.'' Ash-Shafiee said "In fiqh people are the needy dependents of Abu Hanifah.''

Abu Abdillah Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farqad ash-Shayban

He is Abu Abdillah Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farqad ash-Shaybani. Muhammad was born in Wasit in 132 AH and grew up in Kufa. He was a pupil of Abu Hanifah. Ash-Shafiee said "I have not seen anyone more eloquent than him. I used to think when I saw him reciting the Quran that it was as if the Quran had been revealed in his language.'' He also said "I have not seen anyone more intelligent than Muhammad ibn al-Hasan.'' He died in Ray in 189 AH.

Hafiz Riyad Ahmad al-Multani

The explanatory footnotes to this text are the work of the contemporary scholar Hafiz Riyad Ahmad from Multan in Pakistan.

Translated by Abdussamad Clarke

Edited by Mufti 'Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Shaykh Muhammad Akram (Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies) Safira Batha (English editing)

About The Publishers

White Thread Press

White Thread Press is a leading Islamic book publisher dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic Islamic knowledge based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. Known for its high-quality Islamic books and scholarly publications, White Thread Press offers a wide range of Sunni Islamic books that combine classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary relevance.

At The Islam Shop, we carefully select books from Turath Publishing to provide our customers with trusted Islamic literature, authentic Islamic books, and reliable resources for Islamic learning. Their collection includes books on Hadith, Tafsir, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Islamic history, Seerah, spirituality, and personal development, helping readers strengthen their understanding of Islam and grow in faith.

Whether you are looking for educational Islamic books, Islamic study resources, Muslim books for beginners, or advanced scholarly works, White Thread Press offers valuable guidance for students of knowledge and anyone seeking a deeper connection to their faith through authentic Islamic teachings.

Turath Publishing

Turath Publishers is a respected name in Islamic publishing, producing authentic Islamic books rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah. Their collection combines classical scholarship with contemporary learning, offering trusted resources in Islamic studies, Hadith, Seerah, Aqeedah, and spirituality. At The Islam Shop, we carefully curate books from leading Islamic publishers to provide reliable Islamic literature for readers across the UK. Whether you are seeking Sunni Islamic books, educational resources, or inspirational guidance, explore our range of trusted Islamic books from Turath Publishers to strengthen your Islamic knowledge, faith, and lifelong journey of Islamic learning.