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What is the most widely accepted name of the book authored by Abu Bakr Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim?
What is the most widely accepted name of the book authored by Abu Bakr Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim?
What is the primary subject matter of al-Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaibah?
What is the primary subject matter of al-Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaibah?
Which statement correctly describes the conditions for including hadith in al-Musannaf?
Which statement correctly describes the conditions for including hadith in al-Musannaf?
How did the author organize the chapters of al-Musannaf?
How did the author organize the chapters of al-Musannaf?
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What type of topics does the majority of al-Musannaf focus on?
What type of topics does the majority of al-Musannaf focus on?
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Study Notes
Author and Title
- Author: Abu Bakr Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim, known as Abi Shaibah al-Kufi.
- Book Title: Commonly referred to as al-Musannaf, though some sources suggest the name al-Ahkaam.
Subject Matter
- The book compiles ahadith related to jurisprudence and various other topics from the Prophet Muhammad, his companions, and later Islamic scholars.
- Notably, the majority of included ahadith do not pertain to jurisprudential matters.
Conditions for Inclusion of Ahadith
- Abi Shaibah did not impose specific criteria for including ahadith in his compilation.
- He did not exclusively select authentic narrations; however, the majority contained in the book are considered sound.
Methodology and Arrangement
- The book is structured into chapters, primarily aligned with jurisprudential themes and other subjects.
- Chapters are generally not organized in a particular sequence, leading to a diverse arrangement of topics throughout the compilation.
Content Overview
- While the title suggests a focus on jurisprudence, most of the topics covered extend beyond mere figh (Islamic jurisprudence).
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Description
Test your knowledge about the Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaibah, a crucial compilation of hadiths related to Islamic jurisprudence. This quiz covers the life of the author, key themes of the book, and its significance in Islamic literature.