Abu Hafs

Abu Hafs (أبو حفص) is an Arabic kunya, meaning "father of Hafs". It is most often associated with:

• Umar ibn al-Khattab (c. 584-644 CE): The second caliph of Islam. Abu Hafs was one of his known kunya.

The kunya can also appear as part of a full name, such as:

• Abu Hafs al-Kabir (d. 832 CE): A prominent Hanafi jurist.
• Abu Hafs al-Nisaburi (d. 995 CE): A Sufi scholar.

The kunya "Abu Hafs" may also be used less frequently in other contexts and historical periods. It is important to consider the context when encountering this kunya to determine the individual being referenced.