Structural Foundations of Equity (Insaf) and Equilibrium (iᶜtidāl) in Hadith Criticism–A Methodological Study
Objectives: This study explores the methodologies engaged by Hadith scholars to maintain fair judgement and equity (inṣāf) and equilibrium and moderation (iᶜtidāl) in their criticism—an endeavor that represents one of the most complex evaluative methodologies in determining the reliability of repor...
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| Language: | Arabic |
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Qatar University Press
2025-07-01
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| Series: | مجلة كلية الشريعة والدراسات الإسلامية |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.qu.edu.qa/index.php/sharia/article/view/5211 |
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| Summary: | Objectives: This study explores the methodologies engaged by Hadith scholars to maintain fair judgement and equity (inṣāf) and equilibrium and moderation (iᶜtidāl) in their criticism—an endeavor that represents one of the most complex evaluative methodologies in determining the reliability of reports and their narrators. For Hadith criticism (taḥqīq), with its intricate epistemic tools and evaluative criteria, demands a rigorous commitment to objectivity and impartiality.
Methodology: The research uses an inductive approach through gathering and analyzing the statements of Hadith critics and scholars. Additionally, it employs an analytical method to derive key insights and systematically synthesize them into a structured framework.
Findings: The study highlights that collective scholarly critique, when freed from excessive rigor and peer or sectarian bias, serves as a cornerstone for achieving equity in Hadith criticism. Only those with comprehensive expertise in the intricacies of Hadith narration and narrators can render sound judgments, while uninformed or subjective criticism undermines the integrity of the discipline. Personal motives and biases must be avoided to ensure just and reliable critical outcomes. Additionally, the safeguarding of the transmitted reports (marwiyyāt) lies at the heart of the critical enterprise, as the evaluation of narrators is inseparably linked to the authenticity of the transmitted content itself. .
Originality: Establishing these foundational principles as integral components of the pedagogical framework for Hadith students is essential for cultivating scholarly rigor, ‘inṣāf’, and ‘iᶜtidāl’ in their critical engagements.
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| ISSN: | 2305-5545 2523-1715 |