foreword

section-a

introduction

a-brief-history-of-mustalah-al-hadith-classification-of-hadith

mustalah-al-hadith-classification-of-hadith

rijal-al-hadith-the-study-of-the-reporters-of-hadith

section-b

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-reference-to-a-particular--authority

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-links-in-the-isnad

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-number-of-reporters--involved-in-each-stage-of-the-isnad

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-manner-in-which-the-hadith--is-reported

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-nature-of-the-text-and-isnad

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-a-hidden-defect-found-in-the--isnad-or-text-of-a-hadith

the-classification-of-hadith-according-to-the-reliability-and-memory-of--the-reporters

section-c

further-branches-of-mustalah-and-rijal-al-hadith-classification--of-hadith-and-their-reporters

appendix

endnotes

Dive into the divine influence and preservation of the Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in this enlightening text. Explore the belief in the purity of the Qur'anic text over the centuries and its impact on the lives of Muslims. Understand the importance of the Sunnah as the practical example of Qur'anic guidance. Reflect on the teachings about gratitude and the importance of thanking both God and people. Learn about the preservation of the Qur'an through memorization and how it was protected from corruption. Discover the wisdom of the Prophet Muhammad and the significance of his sayings, practices, and actions. Join the discussion on the role of the Qur'an and the Sunnah in shaping the spiritual and everyday lives of Muslims.

An Introduction To The Science Of Hadith

Immerse yourself in the profound understanding of the Sunnah and Hadith, the second fundamental source of Islam after the Qur'an. Discover how the teachings of Prophet Muhammad are encapsulated within the vast body of Hadith literature. Explore the intricacies of a Hadith, composed of both the matn (text) and the isnad (chain of reporters). Understand how authentic isnads are critical for the acceptance of a Hadith's text. Learn about the various categories of Hadith collections, their influence on Islamic jurisprudence, and the different classifications among Sunni and Shia traditions. Engage with the ongoing discussions on the authentication process of Hadith and the criticism it has faced. Delve into the impact of Hadith on Islamic history, Sharia law, and the interpretation of the Qur'an

An Introduction To The Science Of Hadith by Suhaib Hassan,

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