Jami' al-Tirmidhi

Jami' al-Tirmidhi, also known as Sunan al-Tirmidhi, is distinguished by its unique commentary on hadith reliability, compiled by Imam Abu 'Isa Muhammad al-Tirmidhi (209-279 AH/824-892 CE). This collection contains approximately 3,956 hadiths covering creed, law, history, and Quranic exegesis. What sets this work apart is the compiler's practice of grading each hadith and noting scholarly opinions on their authenticity—a pioneering approach in hadith literature. Imam Tirmidhi studied under the great scholars of his time, including Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim. His work bridges hadith and jurisprudence, presenting the legal positions of different schools of thought alongside each tradition. The collection is valued for its comprehensive coverage of topics, inclusion of rare narrations, and the compiler's critical analysis that aids students in understanding hadith authenticity.