The Encyclopedia of Noble Hadith - The Six Books

The Encyclopedia of Noble Hadith is a comprehensive collection of the six main books of Prophetic Hadith, brought together in a single volume to facilitate access to these important works. The six books include: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Jami' at-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abi Dawood, Sunan an-Nasa'i as-Sughra, and Sunan Ibn Majah. This edition of the encyclopedia is distinguished by its correction, its careful numbering, its organization according to the index and the valuable scholarly reference. The most recent and original sources have been used in the preparation of this encyclopedia. Additionally, indexes have been added to the chapters by some honors students. This encyclopedia is a valuable reference for the study and research of the Noble Hadith and its documentation.

The Six Books

The Six Books are primary references for the study and understanding of the Prophetic Hadith and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him), thereby helping to strengthen the religious understanding and legal guidance of the Muslims.

Sahih al-Bukhari : Sahih al-Bukhari was compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari. This is one of the most famous and important Hadith books in Islam, containing a collection of authentic and reliable Prophetic Hadiths.

Sahih Muslim : Sahih Muslim, written by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, is another major work in the science of Hadith. It also contains a compilation of authentic Prophetic Hadiths which are an important source for understanding the teachings of Islam and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.

Jami' at-Tirmidhi : This book was compiled by Imam Tirmidhi. It contains a collection of Prophetic Hadiths, with their classification, categorization and evaluation based on reliability criteria.

Sunan Abi Dawood : This book, written by Abu Dawood as-Sijistani, contains a collection of Hadiths and traditions classified by subject.

Sunan an-Nisa'i as-Sughra : This is a book of Imam an-Nasa'i containing a collection of Hadiths and traditions regarding daily aspects and acts of worship.

Sunan Ibn Majah : This book, written by Ibn Majah, contains a collection of Hadiths and traditions known for their decrees and religious guidance."