What is the best book that explains Al-Muwatta'?
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There are several commentaries on Al-Muwatta, including: Al-Istidhkar and Al-Tamhid by Ibn Abd al-Barr, Al-Muntaqa by Al-Baji, Tanwir al-Hawalik by Al-Suyuti, and Sharh al-Zarqani. The best among them for beginners are Sharh al-Zarqani, followed by Tanwir al-Hawalik, and for advanced students, Al-Muntaqa and Al-Tamhid.
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