Nukbatul Fikar
To simplify matters, the “text” of Imaam Ibn Hajar Asqalani (A.R)’s work on the science of the principles of Ahadeeth is called “Nukhbatul Fikar”. The classical method of writing was penning a text which was extremely precise, consice and deep in meaning. Then in most cases another scholar and in few instances the writer of the text will pen a “Sharah” (commentary) explaining the text to some extent. Further another scholar will explain both the text and the commentary by inserting the “hashia” (marginal notes). Thus on a typical, classical page of an academic work one will find the text (matn), commentary [...]
