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What is the primary focus of Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara by Diya ud-Deen al-Maqdisi?
What is the primary focus of Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara by Diya ud-Deen al-Maqdisi?
- Collection of all known Ahaadith
- Authentic Ahaadith not found in the Saheehayn (correct)
- Ahaadith related to the life of the Prophet
- Ahaadith pertaining to historical events
Which methodology does Al-Maqdisi use for the organization of Ahaadith?
Which methodology does Al-Maqdisi use for the organization of Ahaadith?
- According to the Masaaneed of the Sahaba in alphabetical order (correct)
- Chronological order
- Random arrangement based on content
- By the topics of Islamic Law
What is unique about Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara regarding its inclusion of Mu'alaqaat?
What is unique about Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara regarding its inclusion of Mu'alaqaat?
- They are cited without isnad
- They are excluded entirely from the text
- They are sometimes included from Sahih al-Bukhari (correct)
- They are included from the Saheehayn only
How does Al-Maqdisi address hidden mistakes in Hadith?
How does Al-Maqdisi address hidden mistakes in Hadith?
Why do scholars prefer Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara over Mustadrak ul-Haakim?
Why do scholars prefer Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara over Mustadrak ul-Haakim?
What is a characteristic of Ma'aajim ush-Shuyookh?
What is a characteristic of Ma'aajim ush-Shuyookh?
Which of the following describes the focus of Ma'aajim us-Sahaba?
Which of the following describes the focus of Ma'aajim us-Sahaba?
What additional information does Al-Maqdisi provide alongside the Ahaadith?
What additional information does Al-Maqdisi provide alongside the Ahaadith?
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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).
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