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What is the most widely recognized name of the book compiled by At-Tirmidhi?
What is the most widely recognized name of the book compiled by At-Tirmidhi?
- Al-Jaami' (correct)
- Kitab al-Ahadith
- Sunan at-Tirmidhi
- Al-Hadith al-Muqaddimah
What was the primary intention behind At-Tirmidhi's compilation of his book?
What was the primary intention behind At-Tirmidhi's compilation of his book?
- To benefit the people with Hadith and its sciences (correct)
- To critique other scholars' work
- To document history of the Sahaba
- To translate religious texts into Arabic
Which of the following is NOT a subject covered in Jami' at-Tirmidhi?
Which of the following is NOT a subject covered in Jami' at-Tirmidhi?
- Historical accounts of Islam (correct)
- Criticism and appraisal of narrators
- Opinions of the Fuqahaa
- Jurisprudence
How did At-Tirmidhi approach the grading of Hadith in his compilation?
How did At-Tirmidhi approach the grading of Hadith in his compilation?
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Which term best describes the style in which At-Tirmidhi gathered Hadith in his book?
Which term best describes the style in which At-Tirmidhi gathered Hadith in his book?
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What distinguishes 'Sunan at-Tirmidhi' from other collections of Hadith?
What distinguishes 'Sunan at-Tirmidhi' from other collections of Hadith?
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Author and Title
- Abu 'Isa Muhammad ibn Isa ibn Sawra as-Sulami at-Tirmidhi, known as at-Tirmidhi, was born in 279 AH.
- The book is commonly referred to as Al-Jaami' or Jami' at-Tirmidhi, which aligns with its content.
- An alternative title, Sunan at-Tirmidhi, reflects its broader coverage beyond just jurisprudential ahaadith.
Purpose and Compilation
- At-Tirmidhi compiled the Jami' upon request, aiming to benefit the community.
- The book serves as a comprehensive resource on Hadith, including its sciences, jurisprudence (Figh), and the criticism of narrators.
- It encompasses jurisprudential ahaadith, along with opinions from Fuqahaa (Islamic jurists) from both the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet) and their successors.
- At-Tirmidhi not only gathered ahaadith but also provided grading and analysis to correct any errors within them.
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