How many books of Hadith are included in the Siha-e-Sitta?

Siha-e-Sitta, which translates to "The Authentic Six," refers to the six major Hadith collections that are highly revered in Sunni Islam for their authenticity and comprehensive recording of the sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. These six books were compiled by distinguished Islamic scholars who meticulously collected and verified the Hadith to preserve the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

The six books included in Siha-e-Sitta are:

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   Sahih Bukhari – Compiled by Imam Bukhari, considered the most authentic collection of Hadith.

   
   


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   Sahih Muslim – Compiled by Imam Muslim, also highly authentic and widely respected.

   
   


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   Sunan Abu Dawood – Compiled by Abu Dawood, focuses on legal rulings.

   
   


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   Jami` at-Tirmidhi – Compiled by Imam Tirmidhi, includes explanations and classifications of Hadith.

   
   


5. 
   

   Sunan an-Nasa’i – Compiled by Imam Nasa’i, known for its rigor in verifying Hadith.

   
   


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   Sunan Ibn Majah – Compiled by Ibn Majah, includes Hadith not found in the other five collections.

   
   

These six books collectively form the backbone of Hadith literature in Sunni Islam. They serve as a primary source for Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, and guidance in daily life. Their authenticity has been carefully scrutinized through a rigorous chain of narrators (Isnad) to ensure that Muslims can rely on them for understanding the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.