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What is one of the main focuses of Al-Imam Maalik when narrating hadith?
What is one of the main focuses of Al-Imam Maalik when narrating hadith?
- To narrate only authentic wordings (correct)
- To include personal opinions without authentication
- To widen the scope of hadith beyond established texts
- To create new interpretations of the hadith
Which narration is the most famous among those of Al-Muwatta?
Which narration is the most famous among those of Al-Muwatta?
- The narration of Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi (correct)
- The narration of Ibn Abdil Barr
- The narration of Muslim ibn Hajjaj
- The narration of Ibn al-Salaah
How have scholars generally ranked the status of Al-Muwatta in relation to Saheehayn?
How have scholars generally ranked the status of Al-Muwatta in relation to Saheehayn?
- At the same level as the Saheehayn
- Above the Saheehayn
- Considered irrelevant compared to the Saheehayn
- Lower than the Saheehayn (correct)
What is 'Taraajim al-Rijaal' in the context of Al-Muwatta?
What is 'Taraajim al-Rijaal' in the context of Al-Muwatta?
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Which publication is mentioned as a print of Al-Muwatta?
Which publication is mentioned as a print of Al-Muwatta?
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What is the primary purpose of 'Al-Tamheed' by Ibn Abdil Barr?
What is the primary purpose of 'Al-Tamheed' by Ibn Abdil Barr?
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Study Notes
Methodology Related to Hadith and Fiqh
- Al-Imam Maalik focused on narrating authentic hadith wordings, ensuring reliability.
- Provided commentary and clarification on various hadith, explaining legal rulings.
- Closed many subchapters with his personal opinions on the matters discussed.
Narrations of Al-Muwatta
- Numerous narrations exist; the most notable is by Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi.
Status of the Book
- Some scholars regard Al-Muwatta on par with al-Kutub al-Sitta, while others elevate it above even the Saheehayn.
- Majority consensus places Al-Muwatta lower in status compared to the Saheehayn.
Scholars' Contributions to Muwatta Maalik
- 'Taraajim al-Rijaal' focuses on the biographies of narrators within Al-Muwatta.
- 'Al-Mukhtasaraat' provides concise summaries of the book's content.
- Explanatory works like 'al-Tamheed' by Ibn Abdil Barr (463 AH) enhance understanding.
- 'Al-Atraaf' by Al-Daani (532 AH) documents textual connections.
- Works like 'Wasl Balaaghaat al-Muwatta' by Ibn al-Salaah (643 AH) connect various narrations.
Publications
- Publications include the print version by 'Jam'iya al Mukannaz'.
Faculty of Hadith of Toronto
- Comprises only four scholars: Nisace, Muslim, Sukhari, Dawood.
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