Explanation

• Musnad Ahmad is unique because it arranges Hadith according to the narrators (Sahaba/Companions).
• It was compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
• Hadith are grouped under each Companion’s name.
• It contains a large number of narrations.
• It includes both strong and weak Hadith for preservation.

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Explanation

• The Hadith “Innamal a‘malu bin-niyyat” is found at the beginning of Sahih Bukhari.
• It is the first Hadith in Imam Bukhari’s collection.
• It emphasizes that actions are judged by intentions.
• It is narrated by Hazrat Umar (RA).

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Explanation

• Imam al-Shafi'i is credited with systematizing Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence).
• He developed a structured method to derive Islamic laws from Qur’an and Hadith.
• His work gave Islamic law a clear scientific framework.
• He lived during the early Abbasid period.
• His famous book is Al-Risalah, a foundation of Islamic legal theory.

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Explanation

• The Real name of Shah Waliullah is Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed.
• He wrote 51 books.
• He was Born in 21 February 1703 in Phulat, Mughal Empire.
• He was died in 20 August 1762 (aged 59) Dehli, Mughal Empire.
• He was first time in history translated the Holy Quran into the Persian Language.
• He was born in the reign of Aurangzeb.

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Explanation

• Amal Ahl al-Madinah (عمل اہلِ مدینہ) means the practice of the people of Madinah.
• It is considered a strong source of Islamic law in Maliki Fiqh.
• Imam Malik preferred the traditions and practices of Madinah’s people.
• He considered Madinah as the city of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and a reliable source.

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Explanation

• Masalih al-Mursalah (مصالح مرسلہ) means public interest or welfare not directly mentioned in Qur’an or Hadith.
• It is used to derive Islamic rulings based on benefit for society.
• The Maliki school of thought strongly accepts it as a source of Islamic law.
• It is used when no clear text (nass) is available.

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Explanation

• Seerat-u-Nabi is a famous biography of the Prophet (PBUH).
• It was started by Shibli Nomani.
• Later completed by Suleman Nadvi.
• The complete work consists of 7 volumes (parts).
• It is one of the most authentic and detailed Seerat books.

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Explanation

• Author: Mufti Muhammad Shafi (رحمہ اللہ)
• Name of Tafseer: Maariful Quran
• Language: Urdu
• Publication Period: 20th Century
• Style: Easy explanation + scholarly tafseer

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Explanation

• Book Name: Tafsir al-Tabari
• Author: Imam Al-Tabari
• Field: Tafsir (Quranic Commentary)
• Language: Arabic
• Period: 9th–10th century CE

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Explanation

• Imam al-Ghazali was born in 1058 CE (450 AH) in Tabaran
• He died on December 19, 1111 CE.
• Prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, and philosopher
• Full Name: Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Tusi al-Ghazali.