THE BOOKS OF HADITH WRITTEN IN THE SECOND CENTURY
The basic characteristic of the books written in the second century is that a large number of them were arranged subject wise, while the books of the first century were not. However, compilations without due arrangement continued in this century too. The list of books compiled in this period is very long. Few prominent books are referred to here.
1. Book of Abdul Malik ibn Juraij (d.150 A.H.)
2. Muwatta, of Malik ibn Anas (93-179 A.H.)
3. Muwatta, of Ibn Abi Zi’b (80-158 A.H.)
4. Maghazi of Muhammad ibn Ishaq (d.151 A.H.)