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Falsification of Hadith: A Study on the Effects and Solutions
Abstract
The two main sources of Islam are the Quran and the hadith of the Prophet. From these two
sources, there appear Ijma’ (consensus) and Qiyas (analogic reasoning) as supporting complements
to Islamic law. Both sources enable Muslims to apply any injunction (nass) to a new circumstance
and create a new injunction. With the advancement of the information technology, these two sources
are easily referred through cd, soft wares, online information which provide traditional and modern
commentaries on the Quran. While the Hadith has been regarded as a secondary source and covers
various aspects of human life in social interaction, economic life and personal welfare. The issue
that come to our concern is that how to identify hadith authenticity and sources prior to be
considered as Islamic source of reference. This is necessary to prevent Muslims from being exposed
to negative effect such as their faith, religious law and other acts of worship. Furthermore, the
number of fabricated hadiths keep increasing from day to day thus making the public are often
confused about the legitimacy of the practice and source. This paper therefore will focus on the
legality of hadiths of the Prophet that involve studying and examining its authenticity and to
investigate their impacts on religious beliefs, besides suggesting solutions to the issue. The
methodology employed involves analysis of secondary data from books and other modern writings.
This study also used other qualitative methods such as interviews with Muslim religious leaders who
will provide necessary views concerning the issue.
Paper Details
PaperID: 1730
Author's Name: Firdaus Khairi Abdul Kadir, Asyraf Hj Ab Rahman, Hailan Salamun, Abdul Hanis Embong and Fakhratu Naimah Muhad
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: Hadith, Fabricated Hadith, Islamic Society.
Year: 2021
Month: April
Pages: 977-990