Sharh Hanafiyah Page 89 Jun 2026

The initial layout of criteria for leadership in prayer ( imamah ), defining who is legally fit to lead. Comparative Textual Analysis

A central theme on this page is the distinction between the Creator and the created. The text emphasizes that Allah has always existed with His attributes; bringing creation into existence did not add anything to His essence that was not already there. This is a refutation of Anthropomorphism (giving God human traits). The commentary argues that while humans speak and act, Allah’s "Speech" ( Kalam ) is an eternal attribute that does not resemble human vocalization or sound. Sharh Hanafiyah Page 89