Sharh Hanafiyah Page 89

"Wa i‘lam anna al-qiyas laysa kullan sawa’ – Know that not all analogies are equal."

Absolving Allah from all defects and resemblance to creation.

The commentator then cites the famous example of . By strict qiyas with a hire for a wet nurse, the contract should be void because the benefit is non-material and intermittent. However, by istihsan , Hanafi jurists upheld its validity because people transact it commonly and necessity softens the strict rule. sharh hanafiyah page 89

On or around page 89 (depending on the specific edition, such as the Dar al-Salam or Mu'assasat al-Risalah prints), the text focuses on a core tenet of Sunni ( Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah ) theology: the balance between and Absolving Allah of Likeness (Tanzih) . The essay below explores this central theme:

The text often uses this space to refute groups like the Mu'tazila (who over-rationalized the text to negate attributes) and the Mushabbihah (who anthropomorphized Allah). By page 89, the reader is encouraged to find "the middle path"—accepting what Allah has said about Himself while simultaneously believing that His "Hand" is a reality suited to His Majesty, completely unlike anything created. Summary of Key Theological Points Hanafi-Maturidi Definition "Wa i‘lam anna al-qiyas laysa kullan sawa’ –

The foundational argument presented in these pages is rooted in the Quranic verse: "There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing" (42:11). This verse is treated as a "mother of the book" ( muhkam ) verse for theology. It provides a two-part framework:

"Wa laysa al-istihsan bi-tahakkum – Istihsan is not arbitrary opinion. Rather, it is a return to a stronger qiyas or an exception based on a textual principle, such as 'hardship begets ease'." However, by istihsan , Hanafi jurists upheld its

The page concludes with a sober warning, often underlined in red ink in old manuscripts: