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Is it correct to attribute the book "Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar" to Imam Abu Hanifa, and what is the explanation for العلامة Al-Albani not attributing the book to Abu Hanifa despite quoting from it as if it were his words?

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The book Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar is attributed to Abu Hanifa, and prominent scholars like Ibn Abi Al-Izz, Ibn Taymiyyah, and Ibn Al-Qayyim attributed it to him. Ibn Taymiyyah mentioned that it is well-known and famous among Abu Hanifa's followers, who narrated it with a chain of transmission. To reconcile what you perceive as a contradiction in Sheikh Al-Albani's statements, it is advisable to consult scholars who studied under him, such as Al-Huwaini, or those responsible for his website.

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