Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Imam Nasa'i is best defined as which of the following?
- A. A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world
- B. An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines
- C. An early biographer who edited and preserved the influential biography (Sirah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) originally compiled by Ibn Ishaq
- D. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections ✓
Correct answer
D. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Explanation
'Imam Nasa'i' refers to a hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections.