Ibrahim al-Nakha'i, born around 666 and dying in 714, both in Kufa, was an early Kufan jurist of the tabi'in generation and a pioneer of the use of ra'y and qiyas, independent and analogical reasoning, in Islamic law. He taught in the Great Mosque of Kufa, and after his death his student Hammad ibn Abi Sulayman became the leader of his study circle, a lineage that went on to influence Abu Hanifa and the Hanafi school of jurisprudence he founded. Al-Nakha'i maintained a strained relationship with the Umayyad authorities, openly criticizing officials and supporting certain revolts against them, which at times forced him into hiding.
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RoleEarly Kufan jurist of the tabi'in 1 Place of Death Classification
Field of LawIslamic Law (Sharia and Fiqh) 1 Role
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1. Ibrahim al-Nakha'i (Wikipedia)
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A pioneer of the use of ra'y and qiyas, al-Nakha'i influenced later Kufan jurists through his student Hammad ibn Abi Sulayman, including Abu Hanifa.
Introduction, role
Ibrahim al-Nakha'i, was an early Kufan jurist of the tabi'in.
Entity description, field of law
Ibrahim al-Nakha'i, born around 666 and dying in 714, both in Kufa, was an early Kufan jurist of the tabi'in generation and a pioneer of the use of ra'y and qiyas, independent and analogical reasoning, in Islamic law.
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Wikidata Q6957308, P570 date of death claim (year)
P570 (date of death): 714
Wikidata Q6957308, P20 place of death claim
P20 (place of death): Kufa
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