What are the names of some important and extensive books in the science of Hadith terminology and its rules by reputable imams, and what are the names of some comprehensive books on the principles of Tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis) that share the same characteristics?
From the books of Hadith terminology: "Al-Ilma'" by Qadi Iyad, "Ma'rifat 'Ulum al-Hadith" by Al-Hakim al-Naysaburi, "Al-Kifayah" by Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, "Al-Muhaddith al-Fasil" by Al-Ramahurmuzi, and "Fath al-Mughith" by Al-Sakhawi. From the books of Qur'anic sciences: "Al-Burhan" by Al-Zarkashi, "Al-Itqan" by Al-Suyuti, and "Manahil al-'Irfan" by Al-Zarqani. For Tafsir (exegesis), please refer to Fatwa numbers: 32958 and 33258.
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