Hanafi Mazhab: the History of Formation, Classifi cation, and Review of the Main Sources

Abstract

This publication describes the history of the formation and development of the Hanafi theological and legal school. It analyzes the influence of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad on the development of basic methodological principles by the eponym of this school — Abu Hanifa. The paper presents the generally accepted classification of the jurists of this madhhab, describes their role in the formation of the Hanafi tradition. It also provides a brief overview of the main classical and modern works on Hanafi law, including domestic theologians — Sh. Marjani, A. Kursavi, G. Barudi and A.-H. Maksudi, as well as translations of classical works into Russian.