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Hanafi

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[han-uh-fee] / ˈhæn ə fi /

noun

Islam.
  1. one of the four schools of Islamic law, founded by Abu Hanifa.


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Etymology

Origin of Hanafi

< Arabic Ḥanafī, derivative of name of founder Abū Ḥanīfah


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Minister Khalid Hanafi said it was the government's "responsibility to guide the nation to have an appearance according to sharia", or Islamic law.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

The second target of the U.S. sanctions is Khalid Hanafi, from the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2023

However, Mr Hanafi said going to the park to sightsee "was not obligatory", Afghan agency Tolo News reported.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023

The leader of the operation was Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, a District resident who had formed the Hanafi group.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023

Zairs are ordered to visit the Mosque perfumed, and in their best clothes, and the Hanafi school deems it lawful on this occasion only to wear dresses of pure silk.

From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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