MUṢṬALAḤ AL-ḤADĪTH
Nukhbat al-Fikar fī Muṣṭalaḥ Ahl al-Athar of
Al-hafiz Ibn Hajar
Study the famous Nukhbat al-Fikr as an introduction to the science of ḥadīth nomenclature.
Nukhbat al-Fikar fī Muṣṭalaḥ Ahl al-Athar is a foundational text in the science of muṣṭalaḥ al-ḥadīth—the principles and terminology used in hadith classification and authentication. Authored by the eminent 9th-century hijri scholar Imām Ibn Ḥajar al-ʿAsqalānī (d. 852 AH / 1449 CE), one of the foremost authorities in hadith scholarship, this concise manual serves as an introduction to the critical tools used to evaluate the chains of transmission and the textual integrity of prophetic narrations.
The text presents the core categories and terminology of hadith classification in a structured and logical format. Topics include:
– The definitions of ṣaḥīḥ, ḥasan, and ḍaʿīf hadiths
– Types of hadith based on the number of narrators (e.g., mutawātir, āḥād)
– Categories of accepted and rejected narrations
– Concepts like muʿallaq, mursal, mudallas, and mawḍūʿ
– The conditions for reliable narrators and sound transmission
Nukhbat al-Fikar is prized for its clarity and brevity, making it a popular first step for students entering the field of hadith sciences. Many scholars have written commentaries on it, including Ibn Ḥajar himself, who authored a detailed explanation titled Nuzhat al-Naẓar.
In summary, Nukhbat al-Fikar is a concise yet rich introduction to hadith methodology, offering students the essential tools to understand how hadiths are assessed, authenticated, and preserved. It remains a key text in traditional Islamic education for anyone seeking to engage seriously with the Prophetic tradition.
Consists of 10 classes.
The course was held in year 2022 by Shaykh Zuhayr Qazzān.
