About This Book

This book is a biography of Imam Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy on him, the leading figure among the scholars of hadith. His lifelong search for knowledge produced Sahih al-Bukhari, which Muslims regard as the most authentic collection of the sayings and practice of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and rank second only to the Qur'an.

The book tells the story of the man behind the collection and his service to Islam, giving readers a clearer sense of the effort that went into preserving the hadith.

Who It's For

• Readers of Sahih al-Bukhari who want to know about its compiler
• Students of hadith and Islamic history
• Young Muslims learning about the great scholars