Statement by Ahmad Raza Bijnori Hanafi:

“The collection of Sahih al-Bukhari holds superiority and distinction over all subsequent books in its entirety. Even its chapter headings and titles possess unique excellence due to Imam Bukhari’s deep juristic insight and precision. However, since Imam Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) himself held the rank of Ijtihad (independent reasoning), he compiled the Ahadith based on his own perspective and in accordance with the structure of chapters and headings he formulated.” [Anwar al-Bari Sharh Urdu Sahih al-Bukhari 3/34]