How many ahadith are there in total in all the collections?

It is difficult to provide a precise number for the total number of hadith in all the collections, as different collections may contain overlapping or duplicate hadith. In addition, the authenticity of individual hadith is a subject of debate among scholars, and some hadith may not be considered reliable by all scholars. That being said, the two most respected collections of hadith, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, contain a combined total of around 9,200 hadith. Other major collections of hadith, such as the Sunan al-Tirmidhi and the Sunan al-Nasa'i, contain thousands more hadith. Here is a list of some of the major collections of hadith, along with the approximate number of hadith contained in each collection: Sahih Bukhari: Contains approximately 7,000 hadith Sahih Muslim: Contains approximately 4,000 hadith Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Contains approximately 3,000 hadith Sunan al-Nasa'i: Contains approximately 5,000 hadith Sunan Abu Dawud: Contains approximately 4,800 hadith Muwatta Malik: Contains approximately 2,800 hadith These figures are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the specific edition or translation of the collection. In addition, different collections may contain overlapping or duplicate hadith, and the authenticity of individual hadith is a subject of debate among scholars. It is worth noting that hadith collections are not the only source of information about the Prophet (saw) and the early history of Islam. Other important sources include the Qur'an (the central religious text of Islam), the works of early Muslim historians and biographers, and the oral traditions of the Prophet's companions (ra). Together, these sources provide a rich and diverse record of the life and teachings of the Prophet (saw).