Imam Muslim, whose full name is Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj ibn Muslim al-Qushayri al-Naysaburi, was a prominent scholar of hadith in Islamic history. His compilation, Sahih Muslim, is lauded for its stringent criteria in selecting genuine and sound narrations. Imam Muslim's rigorous methodology and his scrupulous concern for authenticity have made his Sahih a touchstone in the field of hadith studies, and he is celebrated as one of the most distinguished hadith scholars, whose work is a crucial reference for Islamic scholars and students throughout the world.