Imaam Abu Hanifa against Materialist Dahriyyun

[AbuNaim]

From a work attributed to Imaam Abu Hanifa (rah):

Mudjadala li ahadid Dehriyyin

The work is listed by Brockelmann, Sezgin and Gal (Ar.|. ili. 237-245; GAS |Ar.|. 1/3. 37-50)

Hereunder is a English translation;


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[Madarijas-Salikeen]

as salaamu alaykum,

Jazakallah khayr

The second argument i think is also quoted in Aqaaidul islaam. Beautiful read.

[AbuNaim]

as salaamu alaykum,

Jazakallah khayr

The second argument i think is also quoted in Aqaaidul islaam. Beautiful read.

PS:

Look how the Imaam (rahmatullahi aleyh) answers the questions of the Dahriyyun;

-In which direction is your Lord ?
-In which place does your Lord exsist ?

:D

[zaid_ibn_ali]

I'm sure I read somewhere where G F Haddad said that this story was a fabrication, not because he disagreed with the aqida elements, but because historically it was false. I think he said something about Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him) not even being present in Baghdad during his youth or something. I can't remember the exact reason. But i'm sure it was regarding this story that he said it was a fabrication.

Any comments on the authenticity of this story?

[AbuNaim]

I'm sure I read somewhere where G F Haddad said that this story was a fabrication, not because he disagreed with the aqida elements, but because historically it was false. I think he said something about Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on him) not even being present in Baghdad during his youth or something. I can't remember the exact reason. But i'm sure it was regarding this story that he said it was a fabrication.

Any comments on the authenticity of this story?

I found this, but he does not comment on it;

http://www.sunnah.org/publication/khulafa_rashideen/wiseboy.htm

Any source for the saying of GF Haddad?

[zaid_ibn_ali]

it was on the old ASFA (As Sunnah Foundation of America) mailing list a long time ago. Around 8 years ago. I remember receiving this story in an email and forwarded it on the list and GF Haddad (who was a prominent contributor to the list) corrected me (or should I say the mail). I don't think they have the archives anymore. If anyone is in contact with him they could check with him?