Methodology of Scholars of Hadith - Unit 1 Lesson 4

Narrations of the Book

• Muhammad al-Firabri, a prominent figure born in 320AH, is recognized for his widely transmitted narrations.
• The manuscript of al-Yoonini, dated 701AH, is considered the most notable among the available manuscripts.

Service of the Scholars to Hadith

• Biographies of the Narrators:

  • 'Al-Hidaya wal-Irshad' by al-Kalaabathi (398AH) focuses on narrators in Bukhari's Sahih.
  • 'Al-Jam' bayn as-Saheehayn' by Ibn Tahir al-Maqdisi (508AH) covers both Bukhari and Muslim narrators.
  • 'Tahtheeb ul-Kamaal' by al-Mizzi (742AH) includes biographies from the Saheehayn and other hadith collections.

• Chains and Narrators:

  • Works like Ifadat ul-Naseeh by Ibn Rushd (721AH) document the chains of narration in al-Jami'.

• Summaries:

  • al-Tajreed al-Sahih by al-Zabidi (893AH) serves as a concise summary of hadith collections.

• Explanations:

  • Fath ul-Baari by Ibn Hajr (852AH) provides comprehensive explanations of hadith topics.

• Taraajim (Sub-chapter Headings):

  • Al-Mutawaari by Ibn al-Munayyir (683AH) offers insights into sub-chapter headings in hadith literature.

• Al-Mustakhrajaat:

  • Mustakhraj Al-Isma'ili (371AH) focuses on supplementary hadith collections.

• Connecting the Mu'laqaat:

  • Taghleeq ul-Ta'leeq by Ibn Hajr addresses the linking of disjointed narrations.

• Gathering the Atraaf:

  • Atraaf ul-Saheehayn by Abu Mas'ud al-Dimashqi (401AH) focuses on compiling references.

• Conducted Studies:

  • Hady ul-Sari by Ibn Hajr offers critical analyses and studies of hadith literature.

• Famous Publications:

  • The al-Aamiriya Print, published by Zuhair al-Nasir, is a recognized printing of significant hadith works.