Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which of the following best describes Ibn Majah?
- A. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections ✓
- B. A leading Hanafi jurist and student of Abu Hanifa who served as chief judge under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid
- C. A biographer best known for 'Wafayat al-A'yan', a major biographical dictionary of notable Islamic figures
- D. A prominent student of Imam Abu Hanifa known for his role in systematizing and recording Hanafi jurisprudence
Correct answer
A. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Explanation
'Ibn Majah' refers to a hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Ibn Majah', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections.