Rijal Narrators of the Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad – Hadith Narrators Analysis

Rijal Narrators of the Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad – Hadith Narrators Analysis

Rijal Narrators of the Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad by Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi is a scholarly work that explores the biographies and reliability of narrators found in Imam Muhammad’s Muwatta. This book is derived from the author’s commentary at-Ta’liq al-Mumajjad and provides detailed insight into the chains of transmission and the credibility of narrators. It highlights prominent figures among the Companions, Followers, and later scholars who were recognized by major hadith authorities like al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Ideal for students of hadith sciences, this book strengthens understanding of narrator evaluation (Ilm al-Rijal) and enhances knowledge of Islamic scholarship and authenticity verification.

From Author:

This book is a compilation from entries in at-Ta'liq al-Mumajjad - Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi's commentary on the Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad - which go into some detail on the narrators of the hadith and traditions in that book, most particularly their standing as scholars of hadith. Since the majority of narrators here are among the great authorities of the Companions, the Followers, and Followers of the Followers later confirmed by al-Bukhari and Muslim and the rest of the major hadith scholars, this work will prove indispensable for the serious student of the narrators of hadith.

Content:

This book by Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi is a specialized work in the science of Hadith narrators (ʿIlm al-Rijāl). It focuses on identifying and evaluating the narrators found in Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad, helping readers understand their authenticity and scholarly status.

Purpose of the Book
To provide detailed biographies of Hadith narrators
To clarify unknown or unclear narrators
To assess their trustworthiness (thiqah) in transmitting Hadith
To support students in understanding Hadith authenticity
Content and Methodology

The book is compiled from:

At-Ta'liq al-Mumajjad (commentary on Muwatta)
Scholarly statements from Hadith experts such as:
Al-Dhahabi
Ibn Hibban
Abu Hatim al-Razi

It includes:

Narrator identifications
Biographical details
Reliability grading
Clarifications of ambiguous names
Examples of Narrators Discussed
Aban ibn Uthman ibn Affan – a trustworthy narrator and son of the third Caliph
Uthman ibn Affan – among the Rightly Guided Caliphs
Abbad ibn al-Awwam – a respected narrator acknowledged by major scholars
Importance in Hadith Studies
Essential for students of Hadith sciences
Helps verify chains of narration (Isnad analysis)
Strengthens understanding of authentic vs weak narrations
Connects readers to the scholarly tradition of Hadith preservation
About the Author
Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi
Born in Banda, India (1264 AH)
Memorized the Qur’an at a young age
Authored 115+ works in various Islamic sciences
Known for his dedication to research and writing
Passed away at the age of 39
Key Value

This book is indispensable for serious learners of Hadith, offering:

Deep insight into narrators
Scholarly precision
Reliable reference material

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Rijal
Narrators of the
Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad
Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi
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The Narrators
"A man" hadith 821]. There is in the Muwatta of Yahya and its commentary, "Mälik from Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah ibn Abi Maryam al-Khuzai." Abū Ḥatim said, "A right-acting Madinan shaykh," and Ibn Hibban mentioned him in ath-Thiqat that he was the one who asked Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab, and so by that the unknown man is made known.
"A narrator who is trustworthy to me" (hadith 716]. Az-Zurqani said, "Some say that it was Makhramah ibn Bukayr or Ibn Luhay'ah, because al-Walid ibn Muslim narrated it from 'Abdullah ibn Luhay'ah."
Aban ibn 'Uthman ibn 'Affan - [son of] the Amir al-Mu'minin and of the third of the Khulafa" who took the right way - Abu Abdullah the Madinan was a Follower who had many narrations and who was a trustworthy narrator. He died in 105 AH.
'Abbad ibn al-Awwam. Adh-Dhahabi said in Tadhkirat al-huffaz, "Abbad ibn al-Awwam the imam and scholar of hadith Abu Sahl al- Wăsiți. Abū Dawūd and others regarded him as a trustworthy narrator. Ibn Sa'd said, 'He was one of the noble men in every respect.' He had become a shi'ah and ar-Rashid imprisoned him for a time and then later released him, and so he resided in Baghdad.
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Rijal is a compilation from entries in at-Ta'liq al-mumajjad - Shaykh 'Abd al-Hayy al- Laknawi's commentary on the Muwatta” al-Imam Muhammad - which go into some detail on the narrators of the hadith and traditions in that book, most particularly their standing as scholars of hadith.
Since the majority of narrators here are among the great authorities of the Companions, the Followers, and Followers of the Followers later confirmed by al- Bukhari and Muslim and the rest of the major hadith scholars, this work will prove indispensable for the serious student of the sciences of the narrators of hadith.
Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi was born in Banda, India, on Tuesday, 26th of Dhu'l- Qa'dah 1264 AH. He was a descendant of Abu Ayyüb al-Anşări. He began to memorise the Qur'an at the age of five completing it when he was ten years old, at which age he led tarawih prayer. He learnt both the intellectual and transmitted sciences from his father and completed his studies when he was seventeen, learning mathematics from his father's uncle and teacher Mawlānā Muḥammad Ni'matullah ibn Mawlana Nurullah. The Shaykh had a great love for study and writing, and wrote more than 115 works on numerous sciences, among the most famous of which is at-Ta'liq al-mumajjad. He passed away in Rabi' al-Awwal 1304 AH at the age of 39.

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Page:01
Rijal
Narrators of the
Muwatta al-Imam Muhammad
Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi
Page:02
The Narrators
"A man" hadith 821]. There is in the Muwatta of Yahya and its commentary, "Mälik from Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah ibn Abi Maryam al-Khuzai." Abū Ḥatim said, "A right-acting Madinan shaykh," and Ibn Hibban mentioned him in ath-Thiqat that he was the one who asked Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab, and so by that the unknown man is made known.
"A narrator who is trustworthy to me" (hadith 716]. Az-Zurqani said, "Some say that it was Makhramah ibn Bukayr or Ibn Luhay'ah, because al-Walid ibn Muslim narrated it from 'Abdullah ibn Luhay'ah."
Aban ibn 'Uthman ibn 'Affan - [son of] the Amir al-Mu'minin and of the third of the Khulafa" who took the right way - Abu Abdullah the Madinan was a Follower who had many narrations and who was a trustworthy narrator. He died in 105 AH.
'Abbad ibn al-Awwam. Adh-Dhahabi said in Tadhkirat al-huffaz, "Abbad ibn al-Awwam the imam and scholar of hadith Abu Sahl al- Wăsiți. Abū Dawūd and others regarded him as a trustworthy narrator. Ibn Sa'd said, 'He was one of the noble men in every respect.' He had become a shi'ah and ar-Rashid imprisoned him for a time and then later released him, and so he resided in Baghdad.
Page:03
Rijal is a compilation from entries in at-Ta'liq al-mumajjad - Shaykh 'Abd al-Hayy al- Laknawi's commentary on the Muwatta” al-Imam Muhammad - which go into some detail on the narrators of the hadith and traditions in that book, most particularly their standing as scholars of hadith.
Since the majority of narrators here are among the great authorities of the Companions, the Followers, and Followers of the Followers later confirmed by al- Bukhari and Muslim and the rest of the major hadith scholars, this work will prove indispensable for the serious student of the sciences of the narrators of hadith.
Shaykh Abd al-Hayy al-Laknawi was born in Banda, India, on Tuesday, 26th of Dhu'l- Qa'dah 1264 AH. He was a descendant of Abu Ayyüb al-Anşări. He began to memorise the Qur'an at the age of five completing it when he was ten years old, at which age he led tarawih prayer. He learnt both the intellectual and transmitted sciences from his father and completed his studies when he was seventeen, learning mathematics from his father's uncle and teacher Mawlānā Muḥammad Ni'matullah ibn Mawlana Nurullah. The Shaykh had a great love for study and writing, and wrote more than 115 works on numerous sciences, among the most famous of which is at-Ta'liq al-mumajjad. He passed away in Rabi' al-Awwal 1304 AH at the age of 39.