Collections of Hadith (Islamic Study) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : Which of the following is NOT one of the six major Hadith collections in Sunni Islam?
(A) Sahih al-Bukhari
(B) Sahih Muslim
(C) Musnad al-Shafi’i
(D) Sunan Abu Dawood

2. : Who compiled Sahih al-Bukhari?
(A) Imam Bukhari
(B) Imam Muslim
(C) Imam Abu Dawood
(D) Imam Tirmidhi

3. : How many Hadith are found in Sahih al-Bukhari?
(A) Over 7,000
(B) Over 8,000
(C) Over 9,000
(D) Over 10,000

4. : Which Hadith collection is considered the most authentic after Sahih al-Bukhari?
(A) Sahih Muslim
(B) Sunan Abu Dawood
(C) Sunan Ibn Majah
(D) Jami’ at-Tirmidhi

5. : Who compiled Sahih Muslim?
(A) Imam Bukhari
(B) Imam Muslim
(C) Imam Abu Dawood
(D) Imam Tirmidhi

6. : How many Hadith are included in Sahih Muslim?
(A) Over 7,000
(B) Over 8,000
(C) Over 9,000
(D) Over 10,000

7. : Which Hadith collection is known for its emphasis on legal rulings?
(A) Sahih al-Bukhari
(B) Sahih Muslim
(C) Sunan Abu Dawood
(D) Sunan Ibn Majah

8. : Who compiled Sunan Abu Dawood?
(A) Imam Bukhari
(B) Imam Muslim
(C) Imam Abu Dawood
(D) Imam Tirmidhi

9. : How many Hadith are included in Sunan Abu Dawood?
(A) Over 3,000
(B) Over 4,000
(C) Over 5,000
(D) Over 6,000

10. : Which Hadith collection is known for its inclusion of weak Hadith?
(A) Sahih al-Bukhari
(B) Sahih Muslim
(C) Sunan Abu Dawood
(D) Sunan Ibn Majah