Why The Recent Book Release Called Ilm Un Nabi ? Why Not Tarikh Un Nabi?
That’s a very thoughtful question. The title “Ilm un Nabi” (Knowledge of the Prophet) is used because the book focuses on what the Prophet ﷺ knew, taught, and conveyed , rather than just the historical record of his life. Tarikh un Nabi would emphasize chronology and events, while Ilm un Nabi highlights the prophetic wisdom, teachings, and guidance preserved through narrations. As for the hadith sciences — they were never claimed to be divinely perfect, but rather a human scholarly effort built with strict methodology to preserve authenticity. Scholars continue refining it, not because it was flawed at the core, but because research and discovery are ongoing — just like any other science. Calling it Ilm un Nabi is not ascribing lies to the Prophet ﷺ, but recognizing that this body of knowledge ultimately traces back to what he taught and how he guided humanity .