Al-Imam al Azam Abu Hanifah Muhammad An-Nu’maan ibn Thabit Ibn Numan az-Zuta Ibn Maah , also known as Imam AbÅ« ḤanÄ«fah, (699 - 767) was one of the most important Islamic scholars. He was a jurist and the founder of the Hanafi school of fiqh. Also known as "Imaam of Imaams"; "Lamp of the Ummah"; "Leader of the Jurists and Mujtahideen"; "Hafidh al-Hadith" Imaam Abu Hanifah was a prestigious Mujtahid, Muhaddith, authoritative person, truthfully spoken, abstinent, wise, and pious.