Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj

Arab Muslim hadith scholar (821–875)
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Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj
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Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj

Summary

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj is a human[1]. Born in Nishapur[2], he… he was born on 817[3]. He passed away in Nishapur[4]. He died on January 1, 875[5]. He worked as a muhaddith[6] and Islamic jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was born in Nishapur[2].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj died in Nishapur[4].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was born on 817[3].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was born on 821[9].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj died on January 1, 875[5].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[10].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj worked as a muhaddith[6].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's professions included Islamic jurist[7].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's field of work was science of hadith[11].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's field of work was fiqh[12].
  • A notable student of Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was Ibn Khuzaymah[13].
  • A notable student of Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was Abu Isa at-Tirmidhi[14].
  • A notable student of Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was Ibn Abi Hatim[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj is Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj is Almnfrdāt wālwḥdān[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj is Q134778566[18].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's religion is recorded as Islam[19].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj is recorded as male[20].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's Commons category is recorded as Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj[22].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's honorific prefix is recorded as imam[23].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's given name is recorded as Muslim[24].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's honorific suffix is recorded as rahimahullah[25].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj studied under Muḥammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhārī[26].
  • Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj studied under Yahya ibn Ma'in[27].

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Origins and Family

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj was born in Nishapur[2]. Recorded date of birth include 817[3] and 821[9].

Education

Studied under Muḥammad ibn Ismaeel al-Bukhārī[26], a muhaddith[28], 0810–0870[29], of Abbasid Caliphate[30], specialised in science of hadith[31]; Yahya ibn Ma'in[27], a muhaddith[32], 0775–0884[33], of Abbasid Caliphate[34], specialised in science of hadith[35]; Ahmad ibn Hanbal[36], a muhaddith[37], 0780–0855[38], specialised in fiqh[39]; Ishaq Ibn Rahwayh[40], a muhaddith[41], 0778–0853[42], of Abbasid Caliphate[43], specialised in science of hadith[44]; and Al-Darimi[45], a muhaddith[46], 0797–0869[47], of Abbasid Caliphate[48], specialised in science of hadith[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include muhaddith[6] and Islamic jurist[7]. Fields of work include science of hadith[11], an academic discipline[50] and fiqh[12], a field of study[51]. Notable students include Ibn Khuzaymah[13], a theologian[52], 0838–0924[53], of Abbasid Caliphate[54], specialised in science of hadith[55]; Abu Isa at-Tirmidhi[14], a muhaddith[56], 0825–0892[57], of Abbasid Caliphate[58], specialised in science of hadith[59]; and Ibn Abi Hatim[15], 0854–0938[60], specialised in science of hadith[61].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim[16], a written work[62], founded in 0900[63]; Almnfrdāt wālwḥdān[17]; and Q134778566[18].

Personal Life

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj's religion is recorded as Islam[19].

Death and Burial

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj died on January 1, 875[5]. He died in Nishapur[4].

Why It Matters

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Works attributed to him include Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim[66], a written work[67], founded in 0900[68].

FAQs

Where was Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj born?

Born in Nishapur[2], Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj…

Where did Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj die?

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj passed away in Nishapur[4].

What did Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj do for work?

Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj worked as muhaddith[6] and Islamic jurist[7].

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  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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