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Are there any hadith collections from early Islam?

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Yes, several hadith collections from early Islam are widely recognized and studied by scholars and practitioners of Islam. These collections were compiled by muhaditheen who meticulously gathered and authenticated the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet (pbuh) as transmitted by his companions and their successors (tabi'een and tabi'tabieen).

Some of the most renowned hadith collections from the first century of Islam include:

  • Hammam bin Munabbih was a student of Abu Hurayra. The earliest hadith collection we have is Sahifa bin Munabbih which was written by the student of Abu Hurayra. The book's name is 'Sahifah Hammam b.Munabbih' dating to the first century of Islam.
  • The oldest collections of Hadith were compiled where hadiths narrated from the companions were listed in name alphabetical order. One of the famous extant collecitons of this type is the Muwatta (Beaten Track) of Malik b. Anas

Later collections include:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari: Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari (d. 870 CE), Sahih al-Bukhari is considered one of the most authentic and comprehensive collections of hadiths. It contains over 7,000 hadiths, rigorously authenticated by Imam Bukhari based on stringent criteria.
  • Sahih Muslim: Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (d. 875 CE), Sahih Muslim is another highly esteemed collection of hadiths. It consists of over 9,000 hadiths, meticulously selected and authenticated by Imam Muslim, often overlapping with but also supplementing Sahih al-Bukhari.
  • Sunan Abu Dawood: Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood (d. 888 CE), Sunan Abu Dawood is one of the six major collections of Sunni hadiths. It comprises over 4,000 hadiths categorized into chapters covering various aspects of Islamic jurisprudence and daily life.
  • Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE), Sunan al-Tirmidhi focuses on hadiths related to the legal rulings of Islam. It contains around 3,900 hadiths and is known for its inclusion of weaker hadiths along with authentic ones.
  • Sunan Ibn Majah: Compiled by Imam Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE), Sunan Ibn Majah is one of the six major Sunni collections of hadiths. It contains over 4,000 hadiths, covering various aspects of Islamic teachings and practices.

These collections, along with others such as Sunan al-Nasa'i and Muwatta Imam Malik, form the core of Sunni hadith literature and serve as essential references for understanding the traditions and teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) in early Islam.


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