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SAHIH BUKHARI: This book is considered to be the most authentic book after the Holy Qur'an. The compiler thereof is Muhammad Ismail of Bukhara, commonly known as Imam Bukhari. (b. 194, d. 256 Hijra; 816- 878 A. D. ) SAHIH MUSLIM: Considered second in importance is Sahih Muslim. This was compiled by Muslim bin Al Hajjaj who was a native of Neshapur in Khorasan. (b. 202, d. 261 Hijra; 824- 883 A. D. ) JAMI AL TIRMIDHI: Third in order is Jami Al Tirmidhi. The compiler, Imam Muhammad bin Isa was a native of Tirmidh. (b. 209, d. 279 Hijra; 831- 901 A. D. ) SUNAN ABU DAUD: Next is Sunan Abu Daud, compiled by Sulaiman bin Al Ashah, known as Abu Daud. (b. 202, d. 275 Hijra; 824- 897 A. D. ) SUNAN IBN MAJAH: Considered fifth in degree of authenticity is Sunan ibn Majah. It was compiled by Muhammad bin Majah who was from the famous city of Qizwin in Iraq. (b. 209, d. 275 Hijra; 831- 897 A. D. ) SUNAN NISAI: The sixth book is Sunan Nisai. It was compiled by Ahmad bin Shuaib, known as "Nisai" after the city of Nisa in Khorasan. (b. 215, d. 306 Hijra; 837- 928 A. D. ) MUWATTA IMAM MALIK: Besides the Sihah Sittah (The Six Authentic Ones), there is another very important compilation of Traditions known as Muwatta Imam Malik. The compiler, Malik bin Anas, is commonly known as Imam Malik. This book is not included among theSihah Sittah as it is primarily considered to be a book of jurisprudence, viii