Sunan

• What do the collections mentioned contain?

  Ahadith al-Ahkam (legal traditions)
• Why are certain Hadith collections categorized as legal traditions?

  They omit material relating to historical and spiritual matters
• Which traditionists are mentioned as making Hadith collections in this category?

  Abu Dawood and al-Nasai
• How do the Hadith collections of Abu Dawood and al-Nasai differ from others?

  They focus exclusively on legal traditions