Browsing by Author "Fatimah Muhammad"

This doctoral thesis critically examines Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari’s al-Jami' al-Sahih, renowned as the most authentic collection of hadiths and a primary repository of Prophetic traditions. While the masterpiece has been the subject of extensive academic scrutiny, this research uniquely addresses its role as a direct source for the study of ?ulum al-hadith (hadith criticism), particularly delving into issues related to ?ilm al-riwayah and its practical applications. The overarching goal is to extract, investigate, and elucidate both the implicit and explicit dimensions of various types of 'ilm al-riwayah inherent in al-Jami' al-Sahih. To achieve this objective, the research adopts three methodological approaches. Firstly, by employing the historical method, it explores al-Bukhari’s life in relation to 'ilm al-riwayah and traces the developmental stages of 'ilm al-riwayah right up to the time of al-Bukhari. The second and third methodologies involve the inductive and deductive analytical methods, where academic materials relevant to the topic are gathered. The relationship between al-Bukhari’s approach in al-Jami' al-Sahih and a set of terminologies of 'ilm al-riwayah is deduced through careful analysis. The findings underscore that al-Jami' al-Sahih encapsulates a substantial repository of 'ilm al-riwayah elements, specifically pertaining to the science of identifying hadith narrators and classifying types of narrations. al-Bukhari deliberately and skilfully integrated these elements into his masterpiece, reaffirming its status as an exemplary source for the exploration of 'ilm al-riwayah. The research not only contributes to a deeper understanding of al-Jami' al-Sahih, but also positions it as a comprehensive manual for the contemporary study of 'ulum al-hadith, bridging the historical depth of al-Bukhari’s work with its relevance in today's academic landscape.