What is the correct scope of the non-increase position associated with Abū Ḥanīfah?

Increase and Decrease of Faith: Assent, Conviction, and Detailed Belief

• Equal basic assent implies equal acceptance of all deeds
• Detailed knowledge is part of basic faith and is always identical
• No difference in essential assent means no variation in merit
• The essence of assent need not vary quantitatively, though degrees of excellence differ