Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I recently had a debate with some salafi and he showed me some good facts which I could not deny… he asked me for proof for not reciting behind the Imam I do believe in authority of Imam Abu Hanifa but kindly give me daleel from Quran and Hadith … specific books of hadith so that I can give him appropriate answers
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
#1. Please be aware that Salafis are methodologically considered people of innovation: it is a grave error for lay persons to discuss or debate such issues with them. (See: articles by Sh. Nuh Keller and Sh. Abdal Hakim Murad at www.masud.co.uk)
#2. Get Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf’s excellent work, Fiqh al-Imam: Key Proofs in the Hanafi School. It is widely available. (see: www.whitethreadpress.com)
Wassalam,