Al-hakim Al-mustadrak Vol.: 4 P. 398 |link|

Al-Mustadrak: A Hadith Compilation Both Praised and Criticized

The text on this page features a hadith narrated by , where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated:

: Why many Muslims, particularly Shia, hold the soil of Karbala ( Turbah ) in high regard and often use it for prostration during prayer. al-hakim al-mustadrak vol. 4 p. 398

The Hadith on page 398 of Vol. 4 may relate to one of the following themes:

Sunnis universally love and respect ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (the fourth rightly guided Caliph). However, narrations that elevate him above the other three caliphs (Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman) are subject to intense scrutiny. The narrations on page 398, if taken literally, could imply a super-excellence (afdaliyyah) for ‘Ali. Therefore, traditional Sunni scholars either: However, narrations that elevate him above the other

"O Messenger of Allah, what makes you weep?" she asked, her heart tightening at his sorrow.

As we reflect on the contents of such a significant page in "Al-Mustadrak," we're reminded of the continuous pursuit of knowledge and wisdom that defines Islamic scholarship. For contemporary Muslims and scholars, works like "Al-Mustadrak" continue to inspire a deeper understanding of faith and practice, guiding us toward a path of righteousness and peace. As we reflect on the contents of such

In conclusion, a single page—volume 4, page 398 of Al-Mustadrak —is far more than a collection of prophetic sayings. It is a layered document of Islamic intellectual history. It contains al-Hakim’s ambitious attempt to complete the work of his predecessors, al-Dhahabi’s ruthless but necessary corrective, and the underlying theological anxieties of a medieval Muslim society. To read this page authentically is to listen to a polyphony of voices: the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) reported words, the jurist’s desire for legal proofs, the historian’s caution, and the believer’s yearning for assurance. It reminds us that in the Islamic tradition, authenticity is not a simple binary of true or false; it is a negotiated verdict, hammered out one narrator, one link, and one page at a time.