30Al-Mu'jam al Awsat Overview

Questions and Answers

What was the primary reason At-Tabaraani compiled Al-Mu'jam al Awsat?

To present Ahaadith that were not corroborated. (correct)

To include only Sahih Ahaadith.

To compare narrators from different books.

To organize Ahaadith by subject matter.

Which types of Ahaadith are included in Al-Mu'jam al Awsat?

Sahih, Hasan, Da'eef, and Mawdoo'. (correct)

Only Sahih and Hasan.

Only well-known Ahaadith.

Only Ghareeba Ahaadith.

How did At-Tabaraani organize his Shuyookh in Al-Mu'jam al Awsat?

Based on the first letter of their names. (correct)

In chronological order of their narrations.

By their geographic location.

According to their popularity.

What is a characteristic of Ahaadith Ghareeba mentioned in Al-Mu'jam al Awsat?

They lack a specific numerical limit in mention. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Mustakhrajaat' refer to in the context of Ahaadith?

Books narrating Ahaadith from another book with their own links. Signup and view all the answers

How are Ahaadith arranged in Mustakhrajaat?

In the same order as the original book. Signup and view all the answers

Who compiled a Mustakhraj on Sahih ul-Bukhari?

Abu Nu'aym al-Asbahaani. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of At-Tabaraani's methodology concerning Hadith authenticity?

He noted contradictions among narrators. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Al-Mu'jam al Awsat by At-Tabaraani

Compiled singular Ahaadith narrated by Shuyookh, highlighting uncorroborated texts.
Aimed to present Ahaadith lacking in corroboration.
Included various categories of authenticity: Sahih, Hasan, Da'eef, and Mawdoo'.
Organized Shuyookh alphabetically based on the first letter of their names.
Methodology allowed for inclusion of unique Ahaadith (Ghareeba) without a fixed limit per sheikh.
Identified issues in narrators' credibility within the Asaaneed (chains of narration) and Mutoon (texts).
Recorded cases where a hadith had a contradicting connected chain vis-à-vis other narrators.
Occasionally weakened Ahaadith if they conflicted with established narrations.

Al-Mustakhrajaat

Defined as texts where authors reproduce Ahaadith from another book using their own chains.
Structured the same way as the original book from which Ahaadith are drawn.
Well-known Mustakhrajaat include:
- As-Saheehayn:
  - Compiled by Abi 'Abdillah Muhammad ibn al-Akhram (344AH).
- Sahih ul-Bukhari:
  - Mustakhraj al-Isma'ili created by Isma'ili (371AH).
  - Also includes works by Abu Nu'aym al-Asbahaani (430AH).

Description

This quiz explores Al-Mu'jam al Awsat by At-Tabaraani, focusing on the singular Ahaadith narrated by his Shuyookh. Participants will analyze the criteria for inclusion and authenticity of the Ahaadith, including the various classifications such as Sahih and Da'eef.