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What is the correct name of the book authored by an-Nasaai?
What is the correct name of the book authored by an-Nasaai?
- 'Al-Mujtabaa' (correct)
- 'As-Sahih'
- 'As-Sunan as-Sughraa'
- 'Al-Mujtanaa'
Who is believed to have compiled the book 'Al-Mujtabaa'?
Who is believed to have compiled the book 'Al-Mujtabaa'?
- Ibn Hajar
- Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb an-Nasaai (correct)
- Ibn us-Sunni
- Al-Bukhari
What was the reason for compiling 'Al-Mujtabaa'?
What was the reason for compiling 'Al-Mujtabaa'?
- To condense 'As-Sunan al-Kubraa' (correct)
- To collect personal reflections on hadith
- To teach the history of hadith compilation
- To create a detailed commentary on hadith
In what year was Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb an-Nasaai born?
In what year was Abu Abdurrahman Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb an-Nasaai born?
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What subject matter does 'Al-Mujtabaa' primarily focus on?
What subject matter does 'Al-Mujtabaa' primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
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'.
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