To what extent is the attribution of the book "Al-Fiqh al-Akbar" to Abu Hanifa accurate, and what is its status among the Salaf?
The book "Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar," attributed to Imam Abu Hanifa, is not authentically from him, neither through the narration of Hammad nor Abu Muti', because it contains issues that contradict the creed of Ahlus- wal-Jama'ah, as clarified by Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Humaidi. Despite this, it is famous and relied upon by many Hanafis, and it contains a good explanation of some attributes, such as Allah's Highness (Al-Uluw), which led some scholars, like Ibn Qudamah, Ibn Taymiyyah, and others, to cite it. For those who wish to examine it, reading Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman Al-Khamis's commentary on it is recommended. As for those who seek reliable Salafi sources, they should read books such as: "Aqeedat As-Salaf Ashaab Al-" by Al-Sabuni, "At-" by Ibn Khuzaymah and Ibn Mandah, "Ash-Shari'ah" by Al-Ajurri, "Sharh Usul I'tiqad Ahl As-Sunnah wal Jama'ah" by Al-Lalaka'i, and other available books on Salafi creed.
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