امام ابو سلیمان الخطابی کی غریب الحدیث کا تعارف و منہج

Abstract

Ḥadīth is the second source of Islamic laws. In order to derive laws from the 
aḥādīth, it is implicit that knowing the meaning of those aḥādīth is 
indispensable likewise the knowledge about the background of the revelation 
of Quranic verses is essential for understanding the exact meanings of the 
Qur‘ān. From the earliest period of the Ummah, scholars of aḥādīth 
(Muḥaddithin) dealt with this topic with due significance. However, this topic 
gained some extra attention from the researchers in the fourth century. This 
research paper discusses the meanings, description and significance of 
Gharīb ul Ḥadith. One of The most well-known and admirable book on these 
sciences in known as: الخطابی طلیمان أبى امام البن الحدیث غسائب کخاب .) Gharīb alḤadith by Imām Abū Sulaimān al-Khattābī) The great contribution of the 
imām in the field of Ḥadith sciences is widely recognized and acknowledged 
by Moḥaddithīn, Mufassirīn, scholars, ‘Ulema and students of Ḥadith 
sciences. The argument made in the article brings out the importance of 
analyzing and introducing a unique contribution of Imām Khattābi. Several 
examples are quoted with authentic references. The article comprehensively 
includes the relevant discussion concerning the need of the present age and a 
comparison of jurisprudential issues is also presented. The research made in 
the article is highly worthwhile and broadens the exposure of the subject for 
the jurists of Islamic laws and students of ḥādīth.