A Study of Distinguished Hanafi Jurists of the Sub-Continent & their Services
Abstract
Subcontinent gave birth to legions of legendary scholars. Arrival of Muhammad bin Qasim enlightened the region with the vision of Islam which later brought evolutionary interpretations to Islamic jurisprudence. History of sub-continent shows a magnificent and passionate era of Mughals in the seventeenth century. It was a period of prosperity; politically strong and economically developing especially during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgīr. He was the successor of great Mughal rulers Jahangīr and Shah Jahān. Due to the interest and support of the emperors Fiqh was developed and enriched in 17th and 18th century particularly Hanafi law. The religious scholars also put their efforts by contributing a lot in the advancement and improvement of Ḥanafī law. Muslim scholars of this region played a significant role in the evolution of Hanafi school of thought by their writings. The current paper explores the evolution of Ḥanafī law in 17th-18thcentury. It focuses on the brief introduction and contribution of some prominent Muslim jurists of Hanafi School of thought.
Anwar Ali, Dr. Hafiz Ghulam Yousuf. (2018) برصغیر کے معروف فقہائے احناف اوران کی خدمات: ایک مطالعہ, AFKĀR (Journal of Islamic & Religious Studies) , Volume 2, Issue 1.
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