Are there books specialized in correcting the chains of transmission (Isnad) of the works of Ibn Abi Al-Dunya and Tafsir al-Tabari?
Some researchers have undertaken the editing of a group of Ibn Abi Al-Dunya's books, discussing the authenticity and weakness of their chains of transmission. Among these are: "Al-Samt wa Adab Al-Lisan" (Silence and Etiquette of the Tongue) edited by Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini, "Fada'il Ramadan" (Virtues of Ramadan) edited by Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Mansour, and "Al-Uzlawa Al-Infirad" (Solitude and Seclusion), and "Al-Wajal wa Al-Tawaththuq min Al-Amal" (Fear and Assurance in Action) edited by Mashhoor Aal Salman. As for Tafsir Ibn Jarir Al-Tabari, the edition by the two Shaykhs, Ahmad and Mahmoud, sons of Shakir, includes commentary on the authentication and weakening of many chains of transmission, especially the marfu' (attributed directly to the Prophet), but they did not commit to discussing all the narrations, nor did they complete the تحقيق (verification/editing) of the book.
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