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 (sharrah) and marginal notes (hashia). Then furthermore other scholars note their own commentaries in separate books.