Center for Islamic Knowledge and Religious Studies
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Comprehensive Library for Islamic Sciences and Religions
The hall includes reference books and information sources related to Islam,
other religious sciences, library science, and bibliographies. It provides
a quiet and suitable environment for studying and reading.
Distinguished Academic Environment
Imam Al-Bukhari Hall provides a quiet and stimulating study environment
for scientific research in the field of Islamic studies and comparative
religions, offering the latest sources and scientific references that
serve researchers and students in this vital field.
Features and Collections
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Islamic References
Comprehensive sources in jurisprudence, interpretation, Hadith, and creed
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Comparative Religious Studies
Sources about different divine and positive religions
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Library Science
Specialized references in library and information science
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Bibliographies
Comprehensive bibliographic lists of sources and references
Honoring Imam Al-Bukhari
The First Compiler of Authentic Hadith
The hall is named after Imam Al-Bukhari - Muhammad ibn Ismail ibn Ibrahim
ibn al-Mughirah al-Ja'fi al-Bukhari - who was the first to compile a book
solely on authentic Hadiths. He named it "Al-Jami' al-Sahih" (The Authentic
Compilation) of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings, actions, and approvals.
Knowledge Areas in the Hall
- The Holy Quran and its sciences (Interpretation, Tajweed, Recitations)
- Prophetic Hadith and its sciences (Terminology, Narrators, Knowledge)
- Islamic Jurisprudence and its different schools
- Islamic Creed and different sects and schools
- Prophetic Biography and Islamic History
- Comparative study of divine and positive religions
- Library and Information Science and Bibliographies
- Orientalist studies in the Islamic field
Prime and Quiet Location
Imam Al-Bukhari Hall is located on the ground floor of the main library,
making it easily accessible and providing a quiet environment suitable
for study and serious scientific research in Islamic sciences and
religious studies.
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Ground Floor, Main Library
"Where the breaths of scholars meet the pulse of knowledge, and Imam Al-Bukhari's
precision in selecting Hadith is reflected in the careful selection of sources
and references, the hall remains a beacon of religious science and a sanctuary
for seekers of sound knowledge in both religion and worldly matters"
Study Methodology and Scientific Legacy
Imam Al-Bukhari's Research Methodology
Accuracy in Transmission
Ensuring the authenticity of narrations and reliability of narrators as Imam did in his Sahih
Verification and Scrutiny
Confirming the accuracy of information and reliability of sources
Scientific Methodology
Following the foundations of solid scientific research in gathering information
Source Care
Attention to source quality and reliability
Immortal Scientific Legacy
Naming the hall after Imam Al-Bukhari honors his precise scientific methodology
and rigorous approach to research and verification. He gave his Sahih exceptional
care and compiled it with great precision and diligence, making it an
authoritative reference throughout the centuries.
Enlightened Scientific Research Methodology
Imam Al-Bukhari Hall draws inspiration from the precise scientific methodology
followed by the Imam in compiling his Sahih, ensuring the provision of reliable
sources and solid references for researchers. This commitment to accuracy and
reliability represents a continuation of the scientific approach established
by Imam Al-Bukhari and encourages researchers to adhere to the highest
standards of scientific research in studying Islamic sciences and various
religious topics.
Bridge Between Heritage and Modernity
The hall serves as a bridge between the rich Islamic heritage and contemporary
scholarship, combining authentic traditional sources with modern studies in
Islamic sciences. This integration between authenticity and modernity enables
researchers to study Islamic heritage using modern scientific methodologies
and benefit from the wisdom of predecessors in addressing contemporary issues,
thus contributing to presenting enlightened Islamic perspectives on modern
challenges.
Platform for Knowledge Dialogue
Imam Al-Bukhari Hall represents a platform for knowledge dialogue and scientific
exchange between various disciplines, where students of Islamic sciences meet
with researchers from other fields to study common issues from multidisciplinary
perspectives. This cognitive interaction enriches scientific research and enables
the presentation of comprehensive insights into contemporary issues while
preserving Islamic authenticity and identity. By providing diverse and
comprehensive sources, the hall contributes to enhancing understanding between
cultures and civilizations, representing a model of knowledge openness based
on solid scientific foundations.
