Jami al-Tirmidhi (6 Vol. Set)

Abu Isa Muhammad ibn Isa al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE / 279 AH) compiled Jami al-Tirmidhi, also known as Sunan al-Tirmidhi. It contains about 3,956 hadith, notable for its unique classification system. Tirmidhi categorized hadith into authentic (sahih), good (hasan), weak (da‘if), and noted scholarly opinions on their use. This made his collection both a hadith source and a manual of hadith criticism. He often included juristic commentary, noting how different schools of law interpreted a narration. This dual role makes Jami al-Tirmidhi especially valuable for students of both hadith and fiqh. His work bridges the gap between hadith transmission and legal application. Commentaries like Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi provide deeper insights. Scholars appreciate Tirmidhi’s transparency in grading hadith, which set a precedent for later hadith criticism.