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What was the original title of the book now known as Sahih Muslim?
What was one of the primary reasons for the compilation of Sahih Muslim?
Which group of narrators did Abu Muslim prioritize for his hadith collection?
What condition must a narrator meet for their isnad to be considered connected according to Muslim?
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In his compilation, how did Muslim treat the hadiths from criticized narrators?
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How does the introduction of Sahih Muslim compare to the conditions for al-isnad al-Mu'an'an?
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Study Notes
Author and Title
- Author: Abu al-Hussein Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj ibn Muslim al-Qushari al-Naisaaburi, known for his contribution to hadith literature.
- Book Title: Originally titled al-Mussid al-Sahih, it is widely recognized as Sahih Muslim.
Subject Matter and Purpose
- Focuses on the compilation of authentic hadith from the Prophet Muhammad covering various religious aspects.
- Compiled in response to a request for a concise collection of hadith.
- Addressed the issue of unreliable narrators proliferating weak hadith among scholars.
Criteria for Hadith Inclusion
- Emphasized authentic narrators:
- Included hadith from Al-Thiqat al-Mutqineen, long-term students of their teachers.
- Occasionally included narrations from critics of narrators (third level).
- Conditions for al-isnad al-Mu'an'an:
- Acceptance of connections if the narrator is confirmed not to be a 'Mudallis' and is contemporaneous with their sheikh.
- Requirement for possible personal meeting between the narrator and sheikh.
Methodology Distinctions
- Different criteria applied for the introduction of his compilation compared to what is used in evaluating the hadith within Sahih Muslim.
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Description
Explore the methodology behind the compilation of authentic ahaadith in Sahih Muslim, authored by Abu al-Hussein Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj. This lesson focuses on the significance and reasons for the compilation of these teachings, providing deeper insight into Islamic traditions.
