Methodology of Hadith: Lesson Nine

What is the correct name of the book authored by an-Nasaai?

Who is believed to have compiled the book 'Al-Mujtabaa'?

What was the reason for compiling 'Al-Mujtabaa'?

In what year was Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb an-Nasaai born?

What subject matter does 'Al-Mujtabaa' primarily focus on?

The Author: Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb ibn 'Ali

Born in the year 215 AH.
Significant figure in Hadith scholarship known for his works and contributions to Islamic theology.

Name of the Book

'Al-Mujtabaa': Considered the more accurate title of the work.
Other names include 'As-Sunan as-Sughraa' and 'Al-Mujtanaa'.
The book is also referred to as 'As-Sahih.
Scholarly debate exists on authorship: some believe it was compiled by an-Nasaai while others attribute it to his student, ibn us-Sunni.
Manuscripts provide evidence supporting an-Nasaai as the compiler, with ibn us-Sunni acting as a narrator rather than the author.

Subject Matter

The work is a compilation of jurisprudential ahadith from The Prophet Muhammad.
Condensed from the larger compilation, highlighting essential teachings and legal rulings.

Reason for the Compilation

Initially compiled a more extensive work titled 'As-Sunan al-Kubraa'.
The need arose to synthesize the content into a more accessible version, leading to the creation of 'Al-Mujtaba'.

Explore the ninth lesson on Sunan an-Nasaai, authored by Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb ibn 'Ali. Delve into the discussions surrounding the correct name of the book and the scholarly opinions on its compilation. Test your understanding of this important text in Hadith methodology.