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Most of us know about the six famous books of Hadith, but I wanted to know about the nine famous books of Hadith.
Which three additional collections are included and the reason for their inclusion? Read More »
Literature
Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
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It will be highly appreciated if you can mention some Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah.
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) foresight
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Where can I find the muwafaqat of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu), (those verses that were revealed in agreement with Sayyiduna ‘Umar radiyallahu ‘anhu’s opinions). Read More »
Question about Mustakhraj
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How far up can an author of a Mustakhraj go with his chain?
Does it have to connect with the original author’s teacher / teacher’s teacher or can it go further back until the Sahabi?
I have read somewhere that if it goes back to the Sahabi then the purpose of Mustakhraj is lost as it will be called a completely different chain.
Imam Nu’aym ibn Hammad and his book ‘Kitabul Fitan’
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Can you shed some light on the Hadith Scholar, Imam Nu’aym ibn Hammad and his book Kitabul Fitan? Is he reliable and are the Hadiths found in this book reliable?
Awailus Sumbuliyyah
‘Allamah Ibn Kathir’s book, An Nihayah
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Imam Ibn Kathir’s (rahimahullah) book ‘An Nihayah Fil Fitan Wal Malahim’, are the Hadiths therein suitable to be quoted?
Imam Ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah)
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I have noticed in many of your answers you reference to Ibn Abi Dunya. Can you provide a short bio and a general ruling on his books? Read More »
Explanation of the introduction of Sahih Muslim
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Could you kindly explain the muqaddimah (introduction) of Imam Muslim from his Sahih Muslim?
The opening words at the beginning of the Manuscript of Sunan Abi Dawud
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At the beginning of Abu Dawud Sharif, before Kitabut Taharah in the Pakistani print, the following appears:
Akhbarana Alimam Alhafiz Abu Bakr…
Whose words are these ? Read More »
Al-Kamil of Imam Ibn ‘Adiy (rahimahullah)
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I was wondering, what is the book Al-Kamil fid Du’afa, of Imam Abu Ahmad, ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Adiy (rahimahullah) about? Does it have a section called the munkarat/rejected narrations?
The book, ‘Al Ahad Wal Mathani’
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Can you provide a description of the book ‘Al Ahad Wal Mathani’? What is this book about? Is it reliable and who is the author?
Sahih Hadiths outside the six famous books
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Are we to only follow Hadiths from the sihah sittah?
Or are the Hadiths in other books, like Musnad Ahmad, also acceptable?