can rescue you from this problem.”

So, she visited the great Imam and explained the entire situation, asking for a solution. The Imam said: “What is the difficulty in this? The solution is very simple. When al-AꜤmash falls asleep, tie the bag of flour to his clothes. When he wakes up, he will realise himself that the flour has finished.” Upon hearing this, her concern completely vanished, and she became very happy.^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                       صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

سُـبْحٰـنَ الـلّٰــه! You heard how intelligent Imam Abū Ḥanīfah رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه was, and how he would solve people’s problems within moments. You also heard how smart the people of that era were; whenever they faced distress, hardship, or needed to inquire about a religious ruling, they visited the Imam to seek a solution. Likewise, whenever a religious issue arises, we too should seek Islamic guidance from Dar al-Ifta Ahl al-Sunnah, or from any Mufti who is a true lover of the Prophet.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                       صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

An Embodiment of Knowledge and Practice

Dear Islamic brothers! No doubt, through abundant worship, spiritual discipline, and recitation of the Quran, the heart is softened and illuminated; recognition of Allah is attained; closeness to Allah is granted; one’s rank increases in His Court; light appears on the face; Allah Almighty loves those who worship Him; the angels praise him; the people speak well of him; and being impressed by him, they consider him righteous, request supplications from him, and accept his words.

Along with immense intellectual abilities and knowledge, Allah Almighty also granted Imam Abū Ḥanīfah رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه piety and the ability to act upon his knowledge.