Usul al-Takhrij Wa Dirasah-al-Asanid

Authored by Dr. Maḥmūd al-Ṭaḥḥān (best known for his acclaimed work Taysīr Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth) this book serves as a clear and practical guide to locating specific ḥadīths and understanding the various types of ḥadīth collections. It also explains how to assess the strength of a chain of transmission, and how to consult the classical works of ʿIlm al-Rijāl to determine the reliability of individual narrators and, consequently, the authenticity of a given narration. An indispensable resource for students of ḥadīth studies.