According to the Muslims of Northwest Africa, the Saheeh of Imaam Muslim (A.R) is higher in rank than the Saheeh of Imaam Bukhari (A.R). However, the Ulema of the Indo-Pak subcontinent maintain that the Saheeh of Imaam Bukhari (A.R) is still the best. Without taking the name of Imaam Bukhari (A.R), Imaam Muslim (A.R) rectified certain errors that Imaam Bukhari (A.R) had made by stating what was correct.

Although Imaam Muslim (A.R) did collect all relevant Ahadeeth in one place and arranged them in perspective, he did not arrange them in chapters. He also had no intention of substantiating any particular Madh'hab with his compilation.

Although Imaam Muslim (A.R) was a Shaafi'ee, he narrated and authenticated the hadith wherein Rasulullaah (sallAllaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) said, "When the Imaam recites (Qiraa'ah in salaah) then be silent." [Muslim Vol.1 Pg.174]