Al-Dhahabi's Criticisms in Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan about Ibn Hibban in Al-Muttafiq & Al-Muftariq

Abstract

This research aims to collect and study Al-Dhahabi's Criticisms in Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan to Ibn Hibban in Al-Muttafiq wal-Muftariq, highlighting the scholarly value and demonstrating the extent to which Al-Dhahabi's criticisms are correct. The research employs inductive, critical, and analytical methods. It comprises an introduction, preface, three sections, and a conclusion. The first section examines Al-Dhahabi's critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic in one of his aforementioned books. The second section addresses his critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic, which are common to other works in his books. The research findings reveal that al-Dhahabi's critiques of Ibn Hibban on the same topic in his books Al-Diwan, Al-Mughni, and Al-Mizan are total eight (8) critiques. Seven (7) of these critiques pertain to Ibn Hibban's critique of his own work on the same topic, while one focuses on interpreting Ibn Hibban's intended meaning in his critiques of his students. The accuracy rate of al-Dhahabi's critiques is 85.71%, demonstrating the importance of his hadith-related and critical critiques. In conclusion, I recommend conducting scholarly studies on the two books, Al-Diwan and Al-Mughni, due to their additions to Al-Mizan, expanding research on hadith criticism is crucial due to its significant importance in the field of hadith studies.