Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
What does Imam Abu Yusuf refer to?
- A. A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law
- B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid ✓
- C. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
- D. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius
Correct answer
B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid
Explanation
'Imam Abu Yusuf' refers to a leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.