Are all the hadiths mentioned in Imam adh-Dhahabi's book "Siyar A'lam an-Nubala'" authentic, or does it contain weak ones? And do you recommend reading it, or another book on biographies of Islamic figures?
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It is difficult to pass judgment on the hadiths in al-Dhahabi's "Siyar A'lam al-Nubala'" and requires complete traceability. Nevertheless, al-Dhahabi is known for his extensive memorization and knowledge of , and his book is one of the most important and accurate biographical works. Therefore, it is recommended to read it alongside other reliable biographical books such as "Safwat al-Safwa" and "Hilyat al-Awliya'".
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