Easy to understand. Very Good book.

1. Introduction to Hadeeth Based on the books: 1) Mustalaahaat Hadeeth by Shaikh Ibn Uthaimeen, 2) Hujjiyat Hadees by Shaikh ul Hadeeth Abu Ahmad Haafiz Abdus Sattaar and 3) The Speech “Fitna Inkar Hadeeth” by Shaikh Ibraaheem Bhatti Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and do not invalidate your deeds [Surah Muhammad 47, Ayat 33]

7. The Definition of Hadeeth A transmission from the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) relating a saying , action , approval or quality (description).

11. CLASSIFICATION OF HADEETH HADEETH AL MUTAWAATIR This is the narration related from a group of people (atleast 4 from generation to generation), where it is impossible for them to have agreed upon a lie and the narration must rely upon the mind and the senses. The scholars have no doubt that this type of Ahadeeth came from the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). This is again divided into Mutawatir in the text and Mutawatir in the meaning. HADEETH AL AHAD Any Hadith which is not recurrent(mutawatir in the transmission) is called non- recurrent ('ahad). This type is again sub-divided based on different criteria.

12. CLASSIFICATION OF HADEETH It has to be stressed that in Islamic Law only authentic (saheeh) and good (Hasan) Hadeeths are used in deriving ordinance.

16. Sunan Abee-Dawood: Abu Dawood is Sulayman bin Ahs-ath bin Ishaaq as-Sijistaani. He was born in Sijistaan in Basra in 202 Hijri. He travelled seeking Ahadeeth and reported from people of Iraq, Sham, Misr and Kharasan. He also took from Imam Ahmad and other scholars. This is the collection of 4800 Ahdeeth and the author only collected those Ahadeeth pertaining to the rulings of the Shariah. Sunan Abu Dawood is a famous book among the scholars of Fiqh because it colelcted majority of the Ahadeeth concerning rulings of the Shariah. Its author also stated that he read his book to Imam Ahmad who commented that it was a good and fine book. Imam Abu Dawood have commented on the most of the weak Ahadeeth and the Ahadeeth which he is quiet are considered as Hasan.The Most famous book of explanation of Abu Dawood is Awn ul Ma’abood Sharh Abee Dawood by Allaama Azeemabaadi. Darussalaam publishers also gave a good research of Sunan Abee Dawood which is present in Urdu and English. SUNAN NISA’EE: Imam Nisa’ee is Abdur Rahman Ahmad bin Shuaib bin Alee An- Nasaee born in 215 Hijri in Nasaa in present Iran. He travelled to various places seeking Ahadeeth namely Hijaz, Khurasaan, Shaam, Al-Jazira(arabian penisula), and other places. He stayed in Egypt for a long time and his books became famous there, he then travelled to Syria, where he was afflicted with trials. Imam Nisa’ee is well respected for his knowledge and the authenticity of his book Sunan-An-Nasaa’ee which has very few Dha’eef Ahaadeeth. After Saheehayn(two Saheehs) his book is the next authentic book. Imam Nisa’ee also wrote a book Dhu’afaa Wal Matrookeen on the Unauthentic reporters and fabricators listing many reporters of Hadeeth who were not reliable and who were famous fabricators. Sunan At-Tirmidhee: Imam Tirmidhee is Abu Eesa Muhammad bin Eesa bin Surah as-Salamee at-Tirmidhee born in the town Tirmidh in Uzbekistaan near the northern border of Afghanistan in 209 hijri. He travelled to various place seeking Ahadeeth and reported from people of Hijaaz, Iraq and Khurasan. This is the collection which is very popular among the scholars and this has Saheeh, Hasan and Dha’eef Ahadeeth. Imam Tirmidhee mentioned clearly the level of every Hadeeth in his sunan sometimes called as Jami At-Tirmidhee. He also explained why the weak Ahadeeth in his book are of that level. Ibn Rajab(d795h) said: “Takhreej in his book of Saheeh, Hasan and Ghareeb(rare or scarce), regarding the Ghareeb Hadeeth which he made Takhreej some of them are Munkar(rejected) Ahadeeth especially pertaining to the virtues ” Sunan At-Tirmidhee is a good work for the students and one needs to check with other Muhaddiseen to check the authenticity for some of the Ahadeeth in this collection. Among the most popular commentaries of Tirmidhee is Tohfatul Ahwadhi biSharh Jami At-Tirmidhee by Abdur Rahman Mubarakpoori. Sunan Ibn Maajah: Imam Ibn Maajah is Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Yazeed bin Abdullah bin Maajah. He was born in Khazwin in 209 Hijri. This collection is among the famous six books of Hadeeth. But, the level of authenticity is not of that level, when compared to the other books. Sunan Ibn Majah has 4341 Ahadeeth. Majority of them are found in other books of Hadeeth except 1339. Ibn Hajr Asqalaani(d852h) said: “Generally there are many Ahadeeth(in Sunan Ibn Majah) which are Munkar(rejected) and Allah’s aid is sought.” Al-Suyooti(d911h) said: “he is the only one who made Takhreej of Ahadeeth from men who have been criticized of lying and stealing ahaadeeth. Some of the Ahadeeth are not known except from these weak men” There are many commentaries of Sunan Ibn Majah among them the famous is Hashiya Al-Sindhi.

18. And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers' way, We shall keep him in the path he has chosen, and burn him in Hell --- what an evil destination! [Quran, Surah Nisa, Ayat 116] Wa Sallillaahumma Alaa Sayyidina Wa Nabiyyina Muhammad wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Barik wa Sallim. Wal Hamdulillahi rabbil Aalameen