28Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara Overview

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

He refers to Al-Imam ad-Daaraqutni's work 'al-'Ilal' Signup and view all the answers

Why do scholars prefer Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara over Mustadrak ul-Haakim?

It features authentic Ahaadith not in the Saheehayn Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Ma'aajim ush-Shuyookh?

It lists Shuyookh with their Ahaadith arranged alphabetically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the focus of Ma'aajim us-Sahaba?

Names of Sahaba organized alphabetically with their Ahaadith Signup and view all the answers

What additional information does Al-Maqdisi provide alongside the Ahaadith?

The locations where he heard his sheikh narrate Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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).

Description

Explore the methodology and organization of Ahaadith in 'Al-Ahaadith ul-Mukhtara' by Diya ud-Deen al-Maqdisi. This quiz covers the criteria for selecting Ahaadith, their arrangement, and the science behind Hadith criticism. Test your knowledge about this significant work in the study of Fiqh and Ahaadith.