Methodology of the Scholars of Hadith

Number of Ahaadith

• Total Ahaadith collection includes 5273 with repetitions and 4800 unique Ahaadith.

Narrations of the Book

• Notable narrators of the Ahaadith include:
  • Abu Isa ar-Ramli (320 AH)
  • Abu Dawoud (346 AH)
  • Ibn al-A'la' (340 AH)
  • Abu Bakr ibn Abi Dawood (361 AH)
• Abu Bakr ibn Abi Dawood is recognized as the last narrator of Sunan from Abu Dawoud, noted for his authentic transmission.
• His narration is especially relied upon in Eastern Muslim regions, though it remains incomplete.
• Comparisons highlight similarities between this narration and Al-Lului, with noted additional narrations prevalent in Western Muslim lands, which were removed by Abu Dawood in later life.

Service of the Scholars

• Biographies: Key works include Tasmiyat Shuyookh Abi Dawood by al-Jiyaani (498 AH) documenting the narrators.
• Summaries: The Mukhtasar Sunan Abi Dawood by al-Munthiri (656 AH) summarizing the essential Ahaadith.
• Explanations: Ma'aalim us-Sunan by al-Khattaabi (388 AH) provides detailed analysis and commentary on the Ahaadith.
• Compilations: Mustakhraj Qaasim al-Qurtubi (340 AH) serves as a compilation of additional Ahaadith.
• Additional Ahaadith: Injaaz al-Wu'ood bi Zawaaid Abi Dawood 'ala al-Kutub al-Khamsa by Syed Hassan incorporates further Ahaadith.

Publications

• The most prominent publication of these Ahaadith is the edition printed by Dar ut-Taseel, known for its widespread recognition.