The narrators about whom Al-Darqutni said, “And others are more reliable than him,” a collection and critical study
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This research examines the life and works of Imam Al-Hafiz Abu Al-Hassan Al-Daraqutni, who is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the fields of hadith criticism, defect analysis, and modification. Al-Daraqutni held a distinguished position among scholars and was renowned for his fairness and scientific integrity. He articulated his critical opinions in a rigorous academic style while respecting the views of others. His contributions extended beyond hadith science to encompass jurisprudence, interpretation, and the sciences of the Qur'an. Many scholars who followed him were influenced by his methodologies and works, which allowed his impact to endure for centuries. Ibn Al-Jazari described him as an Imam, Hafiz, and one of the trustworthy scholars, while Ibn Taghri Bardi praised him as a renowned Hafiz and author of significant texts. Al-Khatib Al-Baghdadi affirmed that he was unparalleled in his time regarding hadith science and knowledge of defects and the conditions of narrators, commending his honesty, trustworthiness, and sound beliefs. This study is divided into an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The first section addresses Al-Daraqutni's personal and scholarly life, including his birth, upbringing, and scientific achievements, which encompass the sciences of hadith. In the second section, the study focuses on analyzing and studying the narrators whom Al-Daraqutni described with the phrase "and others are more reliable than him, referring to ten individuals. In preparing this section, the paper relied on several major sources, including "Al-Jarh wa Al-Ta'dil" by Ibn Abi Hatim, "Tarikh Baghdad" by Al-Khatib Al-Baghdadi, "Siyar A'lam Al-Nubala" by Al-Dhahabi, and both "Al-Ilal" and "Al-Sunan" by Al-Daraqutni himself, as well as various other texts from ancient scholars.
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