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Imam Al-Nasai, a renowned Islamic scholar and compiler of the Sunan al-Sughra (one of the six canonical hadith collections), was born in 214 Hijri (AH) or 829 CE.

Imam Al-Nasai passed away in 303 Hijri (AH) or 915 CE.

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• Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal was born in 164 A.H in Baghdad.
• He passed away in 241 A.H.
• He was a notable Islamic scholar.
• He was the founder of the Hanbali school of jurisprudence, having studied under Imam Shafi'i.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

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• Nationality is not one of the five essential protections in Maqasid al-Shariah.

There are Five Essential Protections (Maqasid al-Shariah):

• Protection of Religion (Hifz al-Din)
• Protection of Life (Hifz al-Nafs)
• Protection of Intellect (Hifz al-Aql)
• Protection of Lineage (Hifz al-Nasl)
• Protection of Wealth (Hifz al-Mal)

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• Imam Ghazali was a famous Muslim philosopher, theologian, jurist, and mystic (Sufi).
• Full Name: Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali
• Born: c. 1058 AD, Tus, Iran
• Died: 19 December 1111 AD (aged 52–53)
• Known As: Hujjat al-Islam (Proof of Islam)
• Famous Book: Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences)

Last verified on 19-07-2026

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Siha-e-Sitta (Sihah al-Sittah) are the six authentic books of Hadith in Sunni Islam.

1. Sahih al-Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari – 7,275 Ahadith.
2. Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj – 9,200 Ahadith.
3. Sunan al-Nasa'i – Compiled by Imam al-Nasa'i – 5,270 Ahadith.
4. Sunan Abi Dawud – Compiled by Imam Abu Dawood – 4,800 Ahadith.
5. Jami' al-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi – 3,956 Ahadith.
6. Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah – 4,000 Ahadith.

Last verified on 07-07-2026