HANAFI MAZHAB AND DIRECTIONS IN THE HISTORY OF CENTRAL ASIA

This article analyzes the formation of the Hanafi madhhab in Central Asian history, its widespread distribution within the territory of Transoxiana, and its primary scientific and educational directions. The article highlights the origin of Hanafiism from the Kufa school of jurisprudence and its development through scientific centers such as Balkh, Merv, Bukhara, Samarkand, Nasaf, Khorezm, and Fergana. Also, the inseparable connection of Hanafiism with the doctrine of Maturidi, its place in fiqh, kalam, tafsir, fatwa and madrasah education is revealed on a scientific basis.