Science of Hadith
Science of Hadith
Science of Hadith
Hadith
Introduction
Introduction
Muslims are agreed that the sunnah of
the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
upon him) is the second of the two
revealed fundamental sources of Islam.
During
the
lifetime
of
Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) and
after his death , his companions used
to refer to him directly, when quoting
his sayings.
Introduction
The next generation to Tabieen
(successors) used to follow their
steps and quote the Prophet (peace
be upon him ) directly, while others
would still mention the link. ( he is
usually a Sahabi or senior Tabiee)
After the fitnah (civil war) happened ,
some sects appeared within the
Muslim nation.
Introduction
Various groups supported their views
by fabricating some ahadeeth.
The need for verification of each
Hadith arose.
Imam Malik (d.179) said : The first
one to utilize the Isnad/sanad was
Ibn Shihab Alzuhri (d.124)
Introduction
A hadith is composed of two parts: the
matn (text) and the isnad / sanad
( chain of reporters)
A text may seem to be logical and
reasonable but needs an authentic isnad
with reliable reporters to be acceptable.
Introduction
Imam Abdullah
ibn
Al-Mubarak
(d.181).H said: The isnad is part of the
religion, had it not been for the isnad,
whoever wished to, would have said
what ever he likes.
Introduction
Ibn Sireen (d.110) said: They would
not ask about the isnad, but when the
fitnah happened they said: Name to
us your men. So the narrations of
Ahla-alsunnah would be accepted,
while those of Ahl-albidah would not
be accepted.
A brief history of
Mustalah alHadith
Classification of Hadith
According to the reference to a particular authority
Hadith
Marfu
(Elevated)
Mawquf
(Stopped)
Maqtu
(Severed)