ASSIGMENT 1

Name :- Maroof Jahana Azizi

Subject:- Islamiyat
Teacher Name :- Dr Sumera Sharif
SAP ID :- 70154153
 INTRODUCTION OF SHAH-E-SITTA
Shah-e-Sitta" most likely refers to the Six Authentic Hadith
Collections (Kutub al-Sittah) important to Sunni Muslims. Here's a
breakdown:
 Shah: meaning "king" or "ruler"
 Sitta: meaning "six"

What are the Kutub al-Sittah?

The Kutub al-Sittah are six major compilations of Hadith (sayings and
traditions) attributed to Prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims
consider them the most reliable sources after the Quran for
understanding Islamic beliefs, practices, and history.
The Six Collections:
1. Sahih al-Bukhari: Compiled by Imam Bukhari (d. 870 CE)
2. Sahih Muslim: Compiled by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875 CE)
3. Sunan Abi Dawud: Compiled by Abu Dawood (d. 888 CE)
4. Sunan Ibn Majah: Compiled by Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE)
5. Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Compiled by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE)
6. Sunan al-Nasa'i: Compiled by al-Nasa'i (d. 915 CE)

Importance of Shah-e-Sitta:
These collections hold immense significance for Sunni Muslims as
they provide:
 Insights into the Prophet's teachings and actions
 Clarification and elaboration on the Quran's verses
  Guidance on various aspects of life, including religious practices,
social conduct, and legal matters.

SHAH-E-SITTA AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

The term "Shah-e-Sitta" (King of Six) doesn't refer to a single author,

but rather to the six major hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah)
collectively.
Here's why:
 Hadith collections are compilations of sayings and traditions
attributed to Prophet Muhammad, not authored by one person.
 "Shah-e-Sitta" is a title used to signify the importance and
collective authority of these six collections.

The Authors of the Six Collections:

Each of the six collections has its own author, also known as a
compiler or muhaddith. Here's a list:
1. Sahih al-Bukhari: Compiled by Imam Bukhari (d. 870 CE)
2. Sahih Muslim: Compiled by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875 CE)
3. Sunan Abi Dawud: Compiled by Abu Dawood (d. 888 CE)
4. Sunan Ibn Majah: Compiled by Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE)
5. Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Compiled by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE)
6. Sunan al-Nasa'i: Compiled by al-Nasa'i (d. 915 CE)
 SHAH-E-SITTA BOOK INTRODUCTION
"Shah-e-Sitta" (King of Six) doesn't refer to a single book, but rather
to the collective title for the Six Authentic Hadith Collections (Kutub
al-Sittah) important to Sunni Muslims.

Here's a breakdown for an introduction to the concept:

What are the Kutub al-Sittah?
 Six major compilations of Hadith (sayings and traditions)
attributed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
 Considered the most reliable sources after the Quran for Sunni
Muslims in understanding Islamic beliefs, practices, and history.

The Six Collections:

1. Sahih al-Bukhari: Compiled by Imam Bukhari (d. 870 CE)
2. Sahih Muslim: Compiled by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875 CE)
3. Sunan Abi Dawud: Compiled by Abu Dawood (d. 888 CE)
4. Sunan Ibn Majah: Compiled by Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE)
5. Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Compiled by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE)
6. Sunan al-Nasa'i: Compiled by al-Nasa'i (d. 915 CE)

Importance of Shah-e-Sitta:
 Provide insights into Prophet Muhammad's teachings and
actions.
 Clarify and elaborate on the Quran's verses.
 Offer guidance on various aspects of life, including religious
practices, social conduct, and legal matters.
Instead of an introduction to a single book, here's an introduction to
the concept of Shah-e-Sitta:
These six collections, revered as the "Six Authentic Collections," hold
immense significance for Sunni Muslims. They serve as a window into
the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, offering
supplementary guidance alongside the Quran.