Hanafi

[ han-uh-fee ]

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

Origin of Hanafi

1
<Arabic Ḥanafī, derivative of name of founder Abū Ḥanīfah

Other words from Hanafi

  • Han·a·fite, noun

Words Nearby Hanafi

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How to use Hanafi in a sentence

  • The Hanafi and Shfi' churches were represented, and in front of their respective representatives sat the Governor.

    Jm | Frederick Hadland Davis