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Sunan Ibn Majah is often included in the 'Sihah Sitta', but some scholars occasionally question its inclusion due to:

A) Its compiler's known weak memory and lack of precision.
B) The presence of a significant number of weak (da'if) Hadith compared to the other five books.
C) Its exclusive focus on legal Hadith, neglecting other aspects of Sunnah.
D) Its relatively late compilation date compared to the other major collections.

Explanation

Sunan Ibn Majah contains a greater proportion of Hadith that are considered weak (da'if) by Hadith critics compared to the other five books of the Sihah Sitta, which is the primary reason for scholarly debate about its inclusion.

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