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This app provides detailed information on the four Sunan books of Hadith, which are foundational texts for Sunni Islam. It offers biographies of the Imams who compiled these works and explanations of their methodologies and the content of their collections.
What's New in شرح السنن الأربعة
1.0
May 14, 2017
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FAQ
What are the Sunan al-Arba'ah?
The Sunan al-Arba'ah, or the Four Sunan books, refer to four collections of Hadith: Sunan al-Nasa'i, Sunan Abi Dawud, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, and Sunan Ibn Majah. These are considered primary sources of prophetic traditions in Sunni Islam, alongside Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Who compiled the Sunan al-Arba'ah?
The four Sunan books were compiled by Imams: Abu Dawud (Sulayman ibn al-Ash'ath), Al-Tirmidhi (Muhammad ibn Isa al-Tirmidhi), Al-Nasa'i (Ahmad ibn Shu'ayb al-Nasa'i), and Ibn Majah (Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Yazid Ibn Majah).
What is the focus of Sunan Abi Dawud?
Sunan Abi Dawud primarily focuses on Hadith related to Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). Abu Dawud selected his book from five hundred thousand Hadith, and it contains around four thousand Hadith specifically on rulings. It is considered a reference for jurists.
What is unique about Sunan al-Tirmidhi?
Sunan al-Tirmidhi, also known as Jami' al-Tirmidhi, is notable for its inclusion of Hadith that scholars have acted upon or used for legal reasoning. Al-Tirmidhi categorizes Hadith as Sahih (authentic), Hasan (good), and sometimes Da'if (weak), often explaining the reasons for their classification.
Which Sunan book has the fewest weak Hadith?
Sunan al-Nasa'i, specifically its 'Sunan al-Sughra' (also called 'Al-Mujtaba'), is considered to have the fewest weak Hadith among the Sunan collections, after the two Sahih books. It contains 5,761 Hadith.
What is the relative ranking of Sunan Ibn Majah?
Sunan Ibn Majah is generally considered to be the lowest in rank among the six major Hadith collections. It contains 4,341 Hadith, with a significant portion being unique to this collection and some classified as weak or even fabricated.
Is شرح السنن الأربعة available on other devices?
Based on the provided data, شرح السنن الأربعة is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding availability on Android or other platforms is not specified.
When was شرح السنن الأربعة last updated?
شرح السنن الأربعة was last updated on May 14, 2017, with version 1.0. The initial release date was also May 14, 2017.
