مؤطا امام مالک کے رواۃ اور مختلف نسخوں کا تعارف

Abstract

Hadith is the practical implementation of the life of Holy Prophet SAW. The compilation of hadith has been started since the life of Holy Prophet SAW. Various companions of Holy Prophet SAW played their pivotal role to compile this sacred segment of Divine revelation. Among those companions: Hazrat Abu Hurairah R.A., Hazrat Ayesha, Hazrat Abdullah bin Umer, Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood R.A. are the prominent fiqures who compiled their own scriptures of Hadith. Like other companions of Holy Prophet SAW, This tradition continued among the descendents of Abdullah bin Umer R.A; Imam Zuhri and after him, his pupil, Imam Malik bin Anas. In the evolution of compilation of hadith, Imam Malik is one of the first compilers of hadith who compiled his book “Muwatta.” This very book contains Musnad ahadith, Sayings of companions of Holy Prophet SAW, Decions of Hazrat Umar R.A., sayings of Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar R.A. and sayings of Tabieen. Having the nearest era to the age of Holy Prophet and companions of Holy Prophet SAW, this very book is also titled as the authentic one.The present research paper will highlight various narrators who narrate Muwatta Imam Malik; seventeen in number. Their brief introduction and the slight difference from other scriptures of Muwatta will also be substantiated.