The Best Books of Hadith
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Question:
This questioner asks, Shaykh: In your view, what are the best books of hadith for someone who wants to delve deeply into them?
Answer:
The highest and most authentic books of hadith are the two Sahihs: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The other Sahihs are also authentic, but they are of a lower rank than the two Sahihs. However, if you are a beginner in seeking knowledge, or if you are not seeking knowledge but merely reading for general interest, we do not advise you to do so. You should read under the guidance of scholars and study with scholars as much as possible. Yes.
This questioner asks, Shaykh: In your view, what are the best books of hadith for someone who wants to delve deeply into them?
Answer:
The highest and most authentic books of hadith are the two Sahihs: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The other Sahihs are also authentic, but they are of a lower rank than the two Sahihs. However, if you are a beginner in seeking knowledge, or if you are not seeking knowledge but merely reading for general interest, we do not advise you to do so. You should read under the guidance of scholars and study with scholars as much as possible. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/299 — archive.org (15:25)
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