A Commentary on Nuzhatun Nazar (2 Vol Set) | Ibn Hajar Hadith Guide

A Commentary on Nuzhatun Nazar (2 Vol Set) | Ibn Hajar Hadith Guide

A Commentary on Nuzhatun Nazar fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr is a comprehensive 2-volume work that explains one of the most important classical texts in the science of Hadith. Originally authored by Hafiz Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, this book clarifies the principles used by scholars to authenticate and classify Hadith. This modern commentary by Suhaib Sirajudin expands upon the original text, making complex concepts accessible for contemporary students. It bridges early and later methodologies of Hadith scholarship and provides detailed insights into accepted and rejected narrations. With over 700 pages of scholarly discussion, this set is ideal for serious learners, Islamic studies students, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Hadith sciences.

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Commentary of the famous book titled Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr of Hafiz Ibn Hajar on the Science of Hadith. Althaugh Nuzhatun Nazr is itself an Explanation of Nukhbatil Fikr by Ibn Hajar himself; however it is still a very concise book that brings the early and the later schools of the Muhadithin together whit the most accepted method of approving hadiths as well denying the rejected. It was felt that The Commentary of the Commentary needed more explanation to clarify things for the Modern Students of Hadith; Shaykh Ustadh Suhaib Sirajudin has therefore done great service for the benefit of contemporary students of Hadith. About Hafiz Ibn Hajar Asqalani Imam Ahmad ibn Ali al-Asqalani (d. 852/1448); famously known as Ibn Hajar after one of his ancestors is arguably the best hadith scholar of the Mamluk period. The Dhahabi of his time and the amir al-muminin of the hadith scholars. Imam Suyuti says that he drank from the well of zamzam and prayed to Allah to give him more knowledge than Shams ad-Din adh-Dhahabi. He is the author of over 300 books some going into lengthy volumes. He died on Friday 28 Dhi al-Hijja 852 hijri and was buried in al-Qarrafa; Cairo; now famously known as the City of the Dead (madinat al-mawta)

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Commentary on Nuzhatun Nazar fi Tawdeeh Nukhbatul Fikr is a detailed and scholarly explanation of one of the most important classical texts in the science of Hadith. It provides readers with a structured understanding of Hadith terminology and principles used by scholars to preserve the Sunnah.

Hadith Explained

The book explores key concepts such as Sahih, Hasan, Da‘if, Mutawatir, and Ahaad Hadith, along with classifications like Mashhoor, Aziz, and Ghareeb. It explains the importance of Sanad (chain of narration) and the methods scholars use to verify authenticity.

Scholarly Insights & Methodology

With discussions on defects (Ilal), narrator reliability, and conditions of acceptance, the commentary highlights the depth and precision of Hadith scholarship. It also compares major collections like Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.

Biography of Ibn Hajar

The work includes valuable insights into the life, teachers, students, and contributions of Hafiz Ibn Hajar, showcasing his authority and legacy in Hadith sciences.

For Students & Researchers

This book is ideal for serious students of Islamic knowledge, offering both foundational learning and advanced analysis of Hadith terminology and principles.

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Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
Table Of Contents
Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
Difference between Mashhoor and Mustafeed.
Types of Hadith Mashhoor.
Introduction.
The Biography of Hafiz ibn Hajar.
Introduction relating to the Book.
Hadith Aziz.
Is Hadith Aziz a Condition for Bukhari - Discussion.
Does Hadith Aziz Exist?
Introduction to the Science of Hadith.
Hadith Gareeb
Benefits of learning the Science of Hadith.
Khabar Ahaad - Definition
A brief history of the development of the terminology of Hadith.
Types of Khabar Ahaad
Verifying the Sunnah is not divine.
The Benefit and the Ruling on Khabar Ahaad
Introduction of the Book
Scholars who wrote on the terminology of Hadith.
First External Factor for Khabar Ahaad. Levels of Sahih.
The Purpose of Authoring this Book (Nuzhatun Nazar).
Second External Factor for Khabar Ahaad.
Difference between Hadith and Khabar
Third External Factor for Khabar Ahaad.
Sanad and its Importance
Hadith Mutawatir - Definition
Summary of the Three External Factors..
Types of Gareeb Hadith
Hadith Mutawatir-Conditions.
Ahaad and its Types.
Difference between Gareeb and Fard.
Difference between Munqat'i and Mursal.
Hadith Mutawatir - Benefits.
Types of Accepted Hadith.
Ilm Zaroori and Ilm Nazri
Sahih Lidhatihi.
Difference between Ilm Zaroori and Ilm Nazri.
Adalah - Trustworthy and Righteousness.
Reason for not mentioning the Conditions of Mutawatir in Nukhbah
Dabt - Accuracy
Hadith Mutawatir - Does it Exist?
Muttasil, Muallal and Shadh.
Hadith Mashhoor.
Exclusions of the Conditions of Sahih Lidhatihi
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The Most Sound of Chains
Nasikh wa Mansookh - The Abrogator and the Abrogated
The Superiority of Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of 'Connected Chain'
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of the 'Quality of the Narrators'
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of 'free from defects and irregularities'
Mardood - The Rejected
Mu'allaq - The Suspended
Mursal The Loose.
Rajih wa Marjooh
The Preferred and the one Preferred Over Mutawaqqaf feeh -
The Paused Upon
Levels of Sahih.
Mu'dal - The Problematic
Two external Factors that elevate one Sahih Lidhatihi over other Sahih Lidhatihi Ahadith Munqat'i-
The Interrupted
Signs of Visible Dropping
Hassan Lidhatihi, Hassan Ligayrihi and Sahih Ligayrihi Mudallas -
The Misrepresented
Meaning of the term 'Hadith Hassan Sahih'
Mursal Khafi - The Hidden Loose
Meaning of the term 'Hassan' according to Imam Tirmidhi.
Reasons for defamation in the narration.
Why did Imam Tirmidhi only define 'Hassan' and not other terminologies?
Mawdoo - The Forged.
The Additions of Reliable Narrators
Matruk - The Discarded.
Refutation of those who Accept Additions Unconditionally.
Munkar - The Denounced.
Shadh and Mahfooz - The Preserved and the Unusual.
Maruf and Munkar - The Familiar and the Unfamiliar.
Difference between Shadh and Munkar.
Mutaba'ah and its Types.
Shahid and its Types..
I'tibar
Muhkam - The Clear
Mukhtaliful Hadith - The Contradictory Tradition
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Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
2. His career was in a Shafi school and he was appointed as their Judge.
3. Most scholars say he was a Mujtahid (competent enough to derive his own rulings) and Allah knows best.
Aqeedah: there are 3 opinions regarding his methodology in Aqeedah.
1. He was an Asharee.
2. He had the Aqeedah of the Pious Predecessors.
3. Sometimes he agreed with the Aqeedah of the Asharee but in the main principles of Aqeedah he followed the pious predecessors. This is the correct view of the scholars.
His Teachers
Ibn Hajar was fortunate to learn from the best scholars of his generation across a variety of subjects.
1. Hafiz Zaynuddeen Al Iraqi - he (Ibn Hajar) stayed close to him for 20 years learning knowledge.
2. Abdurraheem ibn Razeen - he (Ibn Hajar) heard Sahih Bukhari from him.
3. Sirajuddeen Al Bulqinee (d. 805 Hijri) was his teacher in Fiqh. Hafiz ibn Hajar in his book Fathul Bari refers to him as Shaikhul Islam.
4. Ibn Mulaqqin he is the scholar who wrote a commentary on Umdatul Ahkaam.
5. Izzuddeen ibn Jama'ah - he died in the year 767 Hijri in Makkah and was buried in Ma'alla.
6. Al Fairoz Abadee he gained deeper knowledge of the Arabic language from him.
7. Al Burhan Al Tanookhi instructed Ibn Hajar in the 7 different methods of recitation.
Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
All of his Shaykhs were experts and renowned authorities in their fields. Al-Tanookhi was an expert in Qir'a (Recitation); Al-Iraqi in Hadith; Al Bulqinee in his outstanding
memory.
A person spends time with those whom he loves. Study these scholars' biographies, their upbringing, their sacrifices for knowledge and so forth: this will increase your love for them. On the day of Judgement, you will be with those whom you love. His Students
His students numbered up to 500. One of his famous student was Imam Sakhawi. Books he Authored
The majority of Hafiz ibn Hajar's works relate to Hadith and Ilm al-Hadith. Estimates vary, but it is known that he wrote over one hundred and fifty books. His output can be sorted by subject thus:
The Books he authored on Hadith
Bolooghul Maram Min Adillatil Ahkaam
Ithaful Mahrah bil Fawaid Al Mubtakirah min Atrafil Ashrah
Al Matalibul A'aliyah Bizawaid Al Masaneed Al Thamaniyah
Taghleeq Ta'aleeq
The Books he authored on Hadith Narrators
Al Isabah Fi Tamyeez Al Sahabah (the best book of Ibn Hajars, after Fathul Bari) Taqreeb Tahzeeb
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وقد تَقْصُرُ عبارةُ المعلّلِ عَن إقامة الحجة على دَعْواهُ، كالصَّيْرَ في فِي نَقْد الدِّينار والدرهم.
Sometimes the investigator of Mu'allal falls short [of] from establishing evidence for his claim [that a particular report is Mu'allal], like a money exchanger in deeming counterfeit dirhams and dinars.
This doubt of the narrator is identified by thorough research and gathering other related chains and texts of that Hadith. That's why Ali Ibn Madini said:
الباب اذا لم تجمع طرقه لم تعرف علله
Explanation of the Text
()'Ali Ibn Madini' was an Imam in Ilal. He authored books on this topic
8() 'Bukhari' he himself did not author a book on this topic of Ilal but his student Imam Tirmidhi did in his Jam'e.
(g) 'Yaqub Ibn Abi Shaybah', this name is incorrect, the correct
A Hadith, when you don't gather its various chains, you cannot identify its defects.
Ali ibn Madini was an Imam in this field, he spent his entire life in this science. Not just 1-2 years or 10 years or 20 years; he spent his entire life in this field. Ibrahim ibn Saeed Al Jawhari said:
الباب اذا لم يكن مروي عندي من مأة وجه (طرق) أعد نفسي فيه يتيماً
aqub Ibn Shaybah Ibn As Saltah At ويعقوب بن شَيْبة ابن السلطة التوزي) name is
Toozee'. He was the author of (a) Al Musnad Al Muallal' of which only a part survives.
8 (9) Abu Hatim', his full name is 'Abu Hatim Ar-Razi'.
8 (9) Abu Zurah' his full name is Abu Zurah Ar-Razi.
8() 'Dar Qutni', Imam Dar Qutni was an Imam in this field of Ilal.
(M) Mu'allal - The Defective Commentary
The sixth reason for the defamation in a narrator is doubt of the narrator. If a narrator is defamed with doubt through external factors, then his narration is called Hadith Mu'allal.
How to identify the doubt?
A Hadith, when it's not narrated to me through more than a hundred chains, I consider myself to be an orphan in it.
Why would he consider himself to be an orphan? Because when you collect the different narrations it gives strength. i.e. sometimes it highlights the defect, sometimes there is obscurity and another chain highlights this obscurity.
Defects the most complicated area in the Science of Hadith
To discredit a narrator for his doubt and deem his Hadith as Mu'allal is one of the most difficult area of this science of Hadith. This is because sometimes the defect is hidden, and when it's hidden, it is obviously very difficult to identify. So such a difficult task is not for anyone except those who are experienced in this field, and those blessed with powerful memory, which comes by righteousness and revision. That's why Imam Bukhari was asked:
بِمَ نِلْتَ عِلْمَك قال بتقوى الله وبالتكرار
How did you gain all this knowledge? He said, through righteousness and revision.

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Table Of Contents
Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
Difference between Mashhoor and Mustafeed.
Types of Hadith Mashhoor.
Introduction.
The Biography of Hafiz ibn Hajar.
Introduction relating to the Book.
Hadith Aziz.
Is Hadith Aziz a Condition for Bukhari - Discussion.
Does Hadith Aziz Exist?
Introduction to the Science of Hadith.
Hadith Gareeb
Benefits of learning the Science of Hadith.
Khabar Ahaad - Definition
A brief history of the development of the terminology of Hadith.
Types of Khabar Ahaad
Verifying the Sunnah is not divine.
The Benefit and the Ruling on Khabar Ahaad
Introduction of the Book
Scholars who wrote on the terminology of Hadith.
First External Factor for Khabar Ahaad. Levels of Sahih.
The Purpose of Authoring this Book (Nuzhatun Nazar).
Second External Factor for Khabar Ahaad.
Difference between Hadith and Khabar
Third External Factor for Khabar Ahaad.
Sanad and its Importance
Hadith Mutawatir - Definition
Summary of the Three External Factors..
Types of Gareeb Hadith
Hadith Mutawatir-Conditions.
Ahaad and its Types.
Difference between Gareeb and Fard.
Difference between Munqat'i and Mursal.
Hadith Mutawatir - Benefits.
Types of Accepted Hadith.
Ilm Zaroori and Ilm Nazri
Sahih Lidhatihi.
Difference between Ilm Zaroori and Ilm Nazri.
Adalah - Trustworthy and Righteousness.
Reason for not mentioning the Conditions of Mutawatir in Nukhbah
Dabt - Accuracy
Hadith Mutawatir - Does it Exist?
Muttasil, Muallal and Shadh.
Hadith Mashhoor.
Exclusions of the Conditions of Sahih Lidhatihi
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The Most Sound of Chains
Nasikh wa Mansookh - The Abrogator and the Abrogated
The Superiority of Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of 'Connected Chain'
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of the 'Quality of the Narrators'
Superiority of Bukhari over Muslim in terms of 'free from defects and irregularities'
Mardood - The Rejected
Mu'allaq - The Suspended
Mursal The Loose.
Rajih wa Marjooh
The Preferred and the one Preferred Over Mutawaqqaf feeh -
The Paused Upon
Levels of Sahih.
Mu'dal - The Problematic
Two external Factors that elevate one Sahih Lidhatihi over other Sahih Lidhatihi Ahadith Munqat'i-
The Interrupted
Signs of Visible Dropping
Hassan Lidhatihi, Hassan Ligayrihi and Sahih Ligayrihi Mudallas -
The Misrepresented
Meaning of the term 'Hadith Hassan Sahih'
Mursal Khafi - The Hidden Loose
Meaning of the term 'Hassan' according to Imam Tirmidhi.
Reasons for defamation in the narration.
Why did Imam Tirmidhi only define 'Hassan' and not other terminologies?
Mawdoo - The Forged.
The Additions of Reliable Narrators
Matruk - The Discarded.
Refutation of those who Accept Additions Unconditionally.
Munkar - The Denounced.
Shadh and Mahfooz - The Preserved and the Unusual.
Maruf and Munkar - The Familiar and the Unfamiliar.
Difference between Shadh and Munkar.
Mutaba'ah and its Types.
Shahid and its Types..
I'tibar
Muhkam - The Clear
Mukhtaliful Hadith - The Contradictory Tradition
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2. His career was in a Shafi school and he was appointed as their Judge.
3. Most scholars say he was a Mujtahid (competent enough to derive his own rulings) and Allah knows best.
Aqeedah: there are 3 opinions regarding his methodology in Aqeedah.
1. He was an Asharee.
2. He had the Aqeedah of the Pious Predecessors.
3. Sometimes he agreed with the Aqeedah of the Asharee but in the main principles of Aqeedah he followed the pious predecessors. This is the correct view of the scholars.
His Teachers
Ibn Hajar was fortunate to learn from the best scholars of his generation across a variety of subjects.
1. Hafiz Zaynuddeen Al Iraqi - he (Ibn Hajar) stayed close to him for 20 years learning knowledge.
2. Abdurraheem ibn Razeen - he (Ibn Hajar) heard Sahih Bukhari from him.
3. Sirajuddeen Al Bulqinee (d. 805 Hijri) was his teacher in Fiqh. Hafiz ibn Hajar in his book Fathul Bari refers to him as Shaikhul Islam.
4. Ibn Mulaqqin he is the scholar who wrote a commentary on Umdatul Ahkaam.
5. Izzuddeen ibn Jama'ah - he died in the year 767 Hijri in Makkah and was buried in Ma'alla.
6. Al Fairoz Abadee he gained deeper knowledge of the Arabic language from him.
7. Al Burhan Al Tanookhi instructed Ibn Hajar in the 7 different methods of recitation.
Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
All of his Shaykhs were experts and renowned authorities in their fields. Al-Tanookhi was an expert in Qir'a (Recitation); Al-Iraqi in Hadith; Al Bulqinee in his outstanding
memory.
A person spends time with those whom he loves. Study these scholars' biographies, their upbringing, their sacrifices for knowledge and so forth: this will increase your love for them. On the day of Judgement, you will be with those whom you love. His Students
His students numbered up to 500. One of his famous student was Imam Sakhawi. Books he Authored
The majority of Hafiz ibn Hajar's works relate to Hadith and Ilm al-Hadith. Estimates vary, but it is known that he wrote over one hundred and fifty books. His output can be sorted by subject thus:
The Books he authored on Hadith
Bolooghul Maram Min Adillatil Ahkaam
Ithaful Mahrah bil Fawaid Al Mubtakirah min Atrafil Ashrah
Al Matalibul A'aliyah Bizawaid Al Masaneed Al Thamaniyah
Taghleeq Ta'aleeq
The Books he authored on Hadith Narrators
Al Isabah Fi Tamyeez Al Sahabah (the best book of Ibn Hajars, after Fathul Bari) Taqreeb Tahzeeb
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Commentary On Nuzhatun Nazar Fi Tawdeehi Nukhbatil Fikr
وقد تَقْصُرُ عبارةُ المعلّلِ عَن إقامة الحجة على دَعْواهُ، كالصَّيْرَ في فِي نَقْد الدِّينار والدرهم.
Sometimes the investigator of Mu'allal falls short [of] from establishing evidence for his claim [that a particular report is Mu'allal], like a money exchanger in deeming counterfeit dirhams and dinars.
This doubt of the narrator is identified by thorough research and gathering other related chains and texts of that Hadith. That's why Ali Ibn Madini said:
الباب اذا لم تجمع طرقه لم تعرف علله
Explanation of the Text
()'Ali Ibn Madini' was an Imam in Ilal. He authored books on this topic
8() 'Bukhari' he himself did not author a book on this topic of Ilal but his student Imam Tirmidhi did in his Jam'e.
(g) 'Yaqub Ibn Abi Shaybah', this name is incorrect, the correct
A Hadith, when you don't gather its various chains, you cannot identify its defects.
Ali ibn Madini was an Imam in this field, he spent his entire life in this science. Not just 1-2 years or 10 years or 20 years; he spent his entire life in this field. Ibrahim ibn Saeed Al Jawhari said:
الباب اذا لم يكن مروي عندي من مأة وجه (طرق) أعد نفسي فيه يتيماً
aqub Ibn Shaybah Ibn As Saltah At ويعقوب بن شَيْبة ابن السلطة التوزي) name is
Toozee'. He was the author of (a) Al Musnad Al Muallal' of which only a part survives.
8 (9) Abu Hatim', his full name is 'Abu Hatim Ar-Razi'.
8 (9) Abu Zurah' his full name is Abu Zurah Ar-Razi.
8() 'Dar Qutni', Imam Dar Qutni was an Imam in this field of Ilal.
(M) Mu'allal - The Defective Commentary
The sixth reason for the defamation in a narrator is doubt of the narrator. If a narrator is defamed with doubt through external factors, then his narration is called Hadith Mu'allal.
How to identify the doubt?
A Hadith, when it's not narrated to me through more than a hundred chains, I consider myself to be an orphan in it.
Why would he consider himself to be an orphan? Because when you collect the different narrations it gives strength. i.e. sometimes it highlights the defect, sometimes there is obscurity and another chain highlights this obscurity.
Defects the most complicated area in the Science of Hadith
To discredit a narrator for his doubt and deem his Hadith as Mu'allal is one of the most difficult area of this science of Hadith. This is because sometimes the defect is hidden, and when it's hidden, it is obviously very difficult to identify. So such a difficult task is not for anyone except those who are experienced in this field, and those blessed with powerful memory, which comes by righteousness and revision. That's why Imam Bukhari was asked:
بِمَ نِلْتَ عِلْمَك قال بتقوى الله وبالتكرار
How did you gain all this knowledge? He said, through righteousness and revision.