Different Imams of Islam w.r.t Fiqh

 

There are almost 5 major Imams of Islam with respect to Fiqh. The base (foundation) of all fiqh is same i.e Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.), Quran, prayer (Salat), fasting (Saum), Alms (Zakat), Pilgrimage (Hajj) & the belief of the day of judgment etc. There are majorly 2 fiqh of Islam i.e Fiqh e Jaffiria & Ahl e Sunan. Ahl e Sunan has four Imams. Actually, the major difference in fiqh is just due to Imams.  They are the founder of 5 major fiqh (Sections). Their  names are furnished below;

1) Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S)

2) Imam Abu Hanifa (Nauman Bib Sabit)

3) Imam Maalik (R.A)

4) Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (R.A)

5) Imam Shafi’e (R.A)

Now I will briefly introduce all the Imams and sections respectively.

1) Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S)

He belongs to the holy family of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.)

He was born in Medina, Saudia Arabia. He was ibn Imam Baqir (A.S) ibn Imam Sajjad (A.S) ibn Imam Hussain (A.S) ibn Imam Ali (A.S).

He had the title SADIQ. He was teacher of Jabbir ibn Hayyan (Father of Chemistry) & Imam Abu Hanifa (Imam e Azam). Abu Hanifa remained his student for the tenure of two (2) years. He wrote several books. He served in many fields.

He played a vital role in the propagation of the true spirit of Islam. He found his father’s and grandfather’s era too. He learned a lot from them. He had non of other teachers except his parents. He made a Fiqh known as Fiqh e Jaffria.

Fiqh e Jaffria is well known all over the world. His followers known as Jaffari. It is most authentic Fiqh because it belongs to Holy Family (Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.)

He was martyred.

2) Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A)

Abu Hanifa is his Patronymics. Hanifa was his daughter’s name. Therefore he is known as Abu Hanifa (Father of Hanifa). 

He didn’t belong to the holy family of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.)

He was born in Kufa, Iraq. He was born eighty (80) years later the death of  Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.). He wrote many books.

All other Imams were born after him except Imam Jaffir Sadiq (A.S).

One day, a question was raised from the women. But he had no suitable answer. He was very worry. His daughter i.e Hanifa asked the issue. Then she dealt him that if I answered the question you will be known by my name (Abu Hanifa). Then as per commitment (after the suitable answer) he used patronymics i.e Abu Hanifa. 

He had several teachers. He also remained Imam Jaffir Sadiq’s (A.S) student. He remained his student for the tenure of two (2) years. He learned a lot from him. He said, if I didn’t be the student of Imam Jaffir Sadiq (A.S) I will have the death of ignorance.

He made a Fiqh i.e Fiqh e Hanafi Sunni. It is one of the Ahl e Sunan Fiqh. It is also known globally. His followers known as Hanfi.

He died naturally. 

3) Imam Maalik (R.A)

His full name was Maalik ibn Anas. He was born in Madena, Saudia Arabia. He was born after the birth of Imam Abu Hanifa.

He didn’t belong to the holy family of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.).

He made a figh i.e Maliki Sunni. 

He had several teachers. He had a blind teacher too. His name was ibn Hurmaz. He was a freed slave. He taught him for seven (7) consecutive years.

His followers are majorly found in North Afria, Andalusia, a vast portion of Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Khorasan & some parts of Syria etc.

They performe prayer (salat) like Fiqh Jafria but remnant laws are like other Sunnis.

He also died naturally. 

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