A Scholarly and Research Review of the Types, Benefits and Strategies of Hadith Books and Rulings

Abstract

Hadith is a second basic source of Islamic teaching. Muslim scholars dedicated their lives for service of Hadith and wrote many books to collect and compile the Holy orders and action of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). There are many types of Hadith 's books.Some vital and important are Sahifa, Muatta, Musnad, Al Jamaa, Mustadrek, Mustakrwj , Juzz and Arbaeen et. Scholars of Hadith wrote these types of books for their great significance, benefits and fruits for the Muslim Ummah. Sahifa is book of Hadith which is collection of campinions of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Muatta Imam Malik was first ever properly collection of Hadith according to topics. Musnad is book in which collection of Hadith is according to narrations of companions of Holy Prophet. Al Jamma is the book of the Hadith in which eight chapters are essential.Mean while Juzz is book of Hadith which has collection of Hadith according to only one topic Although Mustakhrej and Mustadrek have their own significance. In this article analytical and comparative methodology of research is used. All references are given on footnote according to Chicago Manual style. In the last we can say that Madisen wrote these books to collect and protect the Hadith of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Each type of book has its own significance.