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What is the classification of hadith that are authentic but considered lower in level than the highest category?
What is the classification of hadith that are authentic but considered lower in level than the highest category?
- Slightly weak ahaadith
- As-Sahih li Ghayrihi (correct)
- Authentic ahaadith which are agreed upon
- Al-Hassan li Thaatihi
Which statement best describes the reason Abu Dawood included weak ahadith in his work?
Which statement best describes the reason Abu Dawood included weak ahadith in his work?
- He followed the tradition of including diverse evidence. (correct)
- He believed all hadith should be authentic.
- He was required to comment on every hadith he included.
- He only included strong evidence from his scholars.
What does Abu Dawood imply about the hadith he did not comment on?
What does Abu Dawood imply about the hadith he did not comment on?
- They are mostly extremely weak.
- They are completely unreliable.
- They are primarily Hassan li Ghayrihi.
- They are acceptable for general use. (correct)
How many ahadith are recorded in Abu Dawood's work?
How many ahadith are recorded in Abu Dawood's work?
What differentiates the narration of al-Lului from that of ibn Daasa?
What differentiates the narration of al-Lului from that of ibn Daasa?
Which of the following statements about slightly weak ahadith is correct?
Which of the following statements about slightly weak ahadith is correct?
What does the term 'Saalih' refer to in the context of hadith?
What does the term 'Saalih' refer to in the context of hadith?
Why may Abu Dawood's comments on a hadith be missing in some manuscripts?
Why may Abu Dawood's comments on a hadith be missing in some manuscripts?
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Study Notes
Types of Hadith in Abi Dawood
- Authentic hadith accepted unanimously: As-Sahih li Thaatihi
- Authentic hadith accepted but lower in standard: As-Sahih li Ghayrihi
- Sound hadith lower than the Sahih standard: Al-Hassan li Thaatihi
- Slightly weak ahadith also included
- Extremely weak ahadith categorized as well
Reasons for Including Weak Ahaadith
- Abu Dawood chose not to limit his collection to only authentic hadith
- Emulated the Fuqahaa who acknowledge opposing party evidences, even if weak, for scholarly completeness
Ahaadith Without Comments by Abu Dawood
- Ahaadith not commented on by Abu Dawood are classified as 'Saalih' (Good)
- Scholarly interpretations of 'Saalih' vary:
- Some believe it is acceptable as evidence
- Others claim it can be used to corroborate other narrations
- Some categorize the types of 'Saalih':
- Includes authentic ahadith from the Sahihayn
- Hassan li Thaatihi or Hassan li Ghayrihi
- Slightly weak ahadith
- Extremely weak ahadith, not commented on due to obvious weakness or oversight
Total Number of Ahaadith
- Abi Dawood's compilation contains approximately 4800 ahadith
Notable Narrations of the Book
- Narration of al-Lului:
- Last to narrate the Sunan from Abu Dawood
- Considered most authentic, especially in eastern Islamic regions
- Narration of ibn Daasa:
- Widely known in western Muslim territories
- Similar to al-Lului but contains additional ahadith that were omitted by Abu Dawood later in life
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