Scholarly Recognition of Imam Ibn Majah

Imam Ibn Majah (رحمه الله) was a great hadith scholar, Quran commentator, and historian of his time. Scholars and experts of every era have acknowledged his excellence in the field of Hadith.

Imam al-Dhahabi: Imam al-Dhahabi (رحمه الله) said: “Imam Ibn Majah was a hadith master (Hafiz), a critic of the discipline, truthful, and possessed vast knowledge.” In Tadhkirat al-Huffaz, he also wrote: “He was a great Hafiz and among the hadith scholars and commentators of Qazvin.”

Abu Ya'la al-Khalili: He said: “He was very reliable, a valid authority, and well-versed in hadith sciences.”

Allama al-Sindi: He said: “He was among the eminent Imams of the Muslims, righteous, and unanimously considered trustworthy.”