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What is the total number of hadith contained in Sahih Ibn Hibbaan?
Which of the following describes Ibn Hibbaan's methodology regarding narrators of hadith?
What was the primary objective of Ibn Hibbaan in his book related to Fiqh?
How are the ahadith in Sahih Ibn Hibbaan generally regarded?
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Which scholar is known for rearranging Sahih Ibn Hibbaan into common chapters?
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What is the status of Sahih Ibn Hibbaan in relation to other collections of hadith?
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Study Notes
Methodology of the Scholars of Hadith
- Clarification of Terminology: Ibn Hibbaan differentiated between "Mubham" (ambiguous) and "Muhmal" (neglected) hadith, providing critical appraisals of narrators.
- Attention to Asaneed: Focused on the specifics of chains of narrators (asaneed) and their relevance to hadith authenticity.
Methodology Related to Fiqh and Mutoon
- Objective of Hadith Compilations: Aimed to derive legal rulings from hadiths within his works, emphasizing the practical application of teachings.
- Acceptance of Additions: Allowed supplementary narrations provided the narrators were knowledgeable and reputable in religious jurisprudence (fiqh).
Ahaadith in Sahih Ibn Hibbaan
- Total Count: Sahih Ibn Hibbaan comprises 7535 hadiths, representing a substantial collection of narrated teachings.
Status of Sahih Ibn Hibbaan
- Rank in Hadith Literature: Positioned after the two Saheehs (Bukhari and Muslim) and Sahih Ibn Khuzayma; noted for a lenient approach towards authentication.
- Authenticity of Narrations: Generally accepted as reliable for evidence, as most hadiths are either Sahih (authentic) or Hassan (good), barring any undiscovered hidden errors.
Scholarly Contributions
- Biographical Works: Notable biographies of narrators were compiled, such as "Ikmaal Tahtheeb al-Kamaal" by Ibn al-Mulaqqin.
- Rearrangement of Texts: Books like "Al-Ihsaan fi Taqreeb Sahih Ibn Hibbaan" by Ibn Balabaan reorganized hadiths into thematic chapters for easier reference.
- Attributions and Access: "Ithaaf ul-Mahara" by Ibn Hajr identified the various sources, while "Mawaarid ad-Dharmaan ilaa Ibn Hibbaan" by al-Haythami provided additional commentary on the hadith collection.
Publications
- Rearranged Editions: Publications by Muassasa al-Risaala are based on the reorganized work of Ibn Balabaan, enhancing accessibility and understanding of Ibn Hibbaan’s hadiths.
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Test your understanding of the methodology used by scholars of Hadith, focusing on the distinctions between 'Mubham' and 'Muhmal'. Explore the critical appraisal of narrators and the importance of detailed scholarship in Hadith and Fiqh.
