Musannaf of Abdurrazzaq Overview

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of the Musannaf of Abdurrazzaq?

Study of historical events

Philosophical discourse on religion

Compilation of hadith and jurisprudential matters (correct)

Compilation of poetry

What unique method did Abdurrazzaq use when referencing hadith?

He only included well-known narrators

He cut out parts of the hadith

He arranged them chronologically

He mentioned multiple narrators in one chain (correct)

What is a notable feature of Abdurrazzaq's conditions for including hadith?

He only considered authentic narrations

He did not have specific conditions for inclusion (correct)

He prioritized narrations from one source

He excluded most narrations

How did Abdurrazzaq organize the hadith in his work?

By jurisprudential topics Signup and view all the answers

What aspect can lead to confusion as noted in the section regarding Imam Malik?

Old age or other personal reasons Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the reliability and memory required to transmit hadith effectively?

Thaqa Signup and view all the answers

In which thematic chapters did Abdurrazzaq arrange his narrations?

Jurisprudential and related topics Signup and view all the answers

What was the common practice regarding mentioning parts of the hadith?

He included full texts without cuts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musannaf of Abdurrazzaq

Abu Bakr Abdurrazzaq ibn Hammaam ibn Nafi' al-San'aani authored this compilation in 211 AH.
The Musannaf focuses on hadith and narrations related primarily to jurisprudence.
There were no specific conditions for including hadith; while not all are strictly authentic, the majority are considered sound.
The book is organized into chapters based on jurisprudential topics, featuring various hadith and narratives with their chains of transmission.
Hadith are presented with the jurisprudential issue stated first, followed by related narrations listed without a specific arrangement.
Abdurrazzaq preserved full content of hadith, unlike some other compilers, ensuring no parts were omitted.
In numerous instances, he combines names of multiple sheikhs in a single chain of narration.

Imam Malik (RA)

Confusion due to old age or other factors affected Imam Malik's memory.
Chapter organization consists of a main title followed by subchapters and accompanying hadith.
Significant topics include the virtues of the Quran (Faza'il al-Quran), the life of the Prophet, and accounts of battles (al-Maghazi).
Important qualities for hadith memorization highlighted include trustworthiness (al-Thaqa) and precision (al-Dabt).

Description

Explore the Musannaf of Abdurrazzaq, a significant compilation by Abu Bakr Abdurrazzaq ibn Hammaam al-San'aani. This quiz delves into the methodology, subject matter, and the conditions for the inclusion of hadith, shedding light on jurisprudential narrations. Test your knowledge of this essential text in Islamic scholarship.