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The Six Major Hadith Collections
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Sahih al-Bukhari
IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BUKHARI (194 - 256 AH)
Considered the most authentic book after the Quran. Compiled with the most stringent conditions of chain verification.
Sahih Muslim
IMAM MUSLIM IBN AL-HAJJAJ (204 - 261 AH)
Renowned for its thematic grouping of narrations and strict adherence to sound chains of transmission.
Sunan Abi Dawud
IMAM ABU DAWUD AL-SIJISTANI (202 - 275 AH)
The premier legal reference hadith compilation focusing on traditions of jurisprudence and practical rulings.
Sunan an-Nasa'i
IMAM AHMAD AN-NASA'I (215 - 303 AH)
Contains the fewest weak narrations among the four Sunan books, recognized for subtle chain critical analysis.
Jami` at-Tirmidhi
IMAM ABU ISA AT-TIRMIDHI (209 - 279 AH)
Pioneered hadith grading taxonomy (Sahih, Hasan, Gharib) and detailed comparative opinions of early jurists.
Sunan Ibn Majah
IMAM IBN MAJAH AL-QAZWINI (209 - 273 AH)
Fills the sixth position of Kutub al-Sittah, famous for exceptional chapter arrangements and valuable rare narrations.