The real name of Imam al-Bukhari is?

A. Musa b. Muhammad
B. Muhammad b. Ahmad
C. Isma’il b. Yaqub
D. Muhammad b. Isma’il

Correct Answer:

Option D – Muhammad b. Isma’il

Explanation

His full name was Muhammad ibn Ismail ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Mughirah ibn Bardizbah al-Bukhari. He was an scholar and teacher, he had a good knowledge about Tirmidhi.