28Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara Overview

Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara by Diya ud-Deen al-Maqdisi

• Focuses on authentic Ahaadith relevant to Shari'ah rulings not found in the Saheehayn.
• Stipulated to include only Ahaadith considered acceptable evidence in Fiqh, excluding those in the Saheehayn.
• Occasionally includes some Mu'alaqaat from Sahih al-Bukhari.
• Overall, aligns with his conditions for inclusion.

Methodology and Organization of Ahaadith

• Ahaadith are organized based on the Masaaneed of the Sahaba, arranged alphabetically.
• Each hadith is presented with its isnad tracing back to the original narrator and then to the Prophet.
• References are made regarding narrators from the primary books of hadith.

Hadith Science Methodology

• Clarifies hidden mistakes within Ahaadith, utilizing Al-Imam ad-Daaraqutni's work 'al-'Ilal' as a reference.
• Documents the locations where his sheikh narrated the Ahaadith.

Status of the Book

• Recognized as one of the most comprehensive works containing authentic Ahaadith not found in the Saheehayn.
• Favored by scholars over Mustadrak ul-Haakim.

Other Types of Books with Asaaneed

Al-Ma'aajim

• Divided into two categories:
  • Ma'aajim ush-Shuyookh: Lists the names of his sheikhs alphabetically, followed by their Ahaadith (e.g., Al-Mu'jam al-Awsat, Al-Mu'jam as-Sagheer by at-Tabaraani, 360AH).
  • Ma'aajim us-Sahaba: Lists the names of the Sahaba alphabetically, then includes their Ahaadith (e.g., al-Mu'jam ul-Kabeer by At-Tabaraani, 360AH).