The science of Asma al-rijal is introduced in order to?

A. Authenticate the chains of Hadith narrators
B. Confirms the names of Hadith books
C. Ascertain the number of a hadith
D. Explain the contents of the sunnah

Correct Answer:

Option A = Authenticate the chains of Hadith narrators

Explanation

This refers to study of men and women who transmitted hadith reports. This discipline was necessary to develop as an aid to another Hadith discipline called Al-Jarh wa al-Ta`dil .