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The Holy Quran & HadithHadith Terminology & Classification

Who is the author of 'Qawaid al-Tahdith'?

  1. A.Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani
  2. B.Shah Waliullah Dehlavi
  3. C.Muhammad Jamaluddin QasimiCorrect answer
  4. D.Al-Suyuti

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Quick fact: The author of 'Qawaid al-Tahdith' is Muhammad Jamaluddin Qasimi.

Explanation

Qawaid al-Tahdith is a renowned work in the field of Hadith sciences (Usool al-Hadith), authored by the Syrian scholar Muhammad Jamaluddin al-Qasimi (1866–1914 CE). The book deals with the principles and methodology of Hadith criticism and classification, making it an important reference for students of Hadith terminology. Al-Qasimi was a prolific writer and reformist scholar of the late Ottoman period who contributed significantly to Islamic revivalist literature.

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Muhammad Jamaluddin al-Qasimi was a Damascene scholar known for his works on Hadith, Tafsir, and Islamic jurisprudence. His other notable works include 'Mahasin al-Ta'wil' (a Tafsir) and 'Islah al-Masajid'. He was influenced by the reformist ideas of Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh, and his writings reflect a balanced approach between traditional Islamic scholarship and modern reformist thought.

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