Hanafite

/ˈhɑːnəˌfaɪt/ noun, adjective

Definition

A follower or adherent of the Hanafi school of Islamic law and jurisprudence.

Etymology

From Hanafi (the school named after Abu Hanifah) + -ite suffix meaning follower or believer, identifying members of this legal tradition.

Kelly Says

Hanafites make up about one-third of the world's Muslim population, proving that one scholar's careful legal reasoning 1,300 years ago still shapes how millions live today.

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