Core Course Intermediate 1-on-1 Online

Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations

Systematic study of the foundational texts, principles, and juristic structure of the Hanafi school of law.

1. Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the methodology of the world's most widely practiced Sunni legal school. Study the legal transmission from Imam Abu Hanifah, Abu Yusuf, and Muhammad al-Shaybani down through the classical manuals.

2. Who Is This Course For?

Intermediate students wishing to ground their practice in the Hanafi legal heritage.

3. Learning Outcomes

By completing this structured course, you will achieve:

✓Understand the hierarchy of opinions in the Hanafi school (Zahir al-Riwayah vs Nawadir)
✓Differentiate Fard, Wajib, Sunnah Mu'akkadah, and Mustahabb in Hanafi jurisprudence
✓Apply foundational Hanafi worship rulings accurately
✓Read introductory classical Arabic legal texts

4. Syllabus & Curriculum Breakdown

Structured one-on-one progression overseen directly by your assigned instructor:

Module 1

Module 1: The Architecture of the Hanafi Madhhab

The founding scholars, principal texts, and classification of juristic opinions.

Module 2

Module 2: Hanafi Rulings on Taharah

Detailed rulings on wells, animal remnants, wiping on socks, and menstruation.

Module 3

Module 3: Hanafi Structure of Salah

Exact positions, recitation requirements, witr, and sunan prayers.

Module 4

Module 4: Funeral (Jana'iz) & Sickbed Fiqh

Washing, shrouding, praying over, and burying the deceased.

5. Classical Texts & Reference Works

Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:

  • Tashil al-Fiqh
  • Maraqi al-Falah

6. Your Instructor

Mufti Muhammad Faizan — Jamia Darul Uloom Certified Scholar & Academic Director at HF Nexus Academy

Mufti Muhammad Faizan

Academic Director & Head of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

Certified Alim-e-Deen from Jamia Darul Uloom with specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Tajweed certification from Bait ul Ilm.

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7. Academic Details

Prerequisites

Purification & Salah or basic Fiqh.

Certificate of Completion

Certificate in Hanafi Fiqh Foundations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations is taught exclusively as live 1-on-1 online classes, not group sessions. Every lesson is a private video session with your teacher, so the pace, explanations and corrections are tailored to your level and goals.

Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations is taught by Mufti Muhammad Faizan, Academic Director & Head of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) at HF Nexus Academy. All our teachers are certified Islamic scholars trained in traditional institutions. When booking your free trial you can choose a male or female tutor preference, and our admissions team will confirm availability for this course.

Yes. Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations lessons are scheduled in your local time, whether you live in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, or the Arabian Gulf. Classes can be arranged on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or evening, to fit around work, school and family commitments.

Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations typically takes 4–6 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Intermediate level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: The Architecture of the Hanafi Madhhab; Hanafi Rulings on Taharah; Hanafi Structure of Salah; Funeral (Jana'iz) & Sickbed Fiqh. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.

Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations is recommended for: Intermediate students wishing to ground their practice in the Hanafi legal heritage. Prerequisites: Purification & Salah or basic Fiqh.

Yes. On completing Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations, students are awarded: Certificate in Hanafi Fiqh Foundations. Awards are issued by HF Nexus Academy based on your teacher's assessment of your progress.

Yes. You can book a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial class for Hanafi Fiqh — Foundations with no payment details required. During the trial your teacher assesses your current level and goals and recommends a study plan; after that, our admissions team confirms your regular schedule so you can begin lessons.

Curriculum Pathways & Related Courses

This course is part of our structured Fiqh & Islamic Law curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses:

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