Hadith Studies

Ibn Babawayh Muhammad
Twelver Shii scholar and traditionist who played a pivotal role in preserving and scrutinizing hadiths.
Qattāt (قتات)
Explore the term 'Qattāt,' its etymology, implications, and significance in Islamic context. Understand the social and ethical repercussions of tale-bearing and why it is condemned in the Hadith literature.
Talim
Instruction in Quran, hadith, and Islamic law, and inspired teachings in various Islamic traditions.
Zann in Islamic Thought
An exploration of the concept of zann (suspicion and probability) in Islamic law, hadith literature, and Qur'anic interpretation.
ʿILMU ʾL-UṢŪL (علم الاصول‎)
Explore ʿIlmu ʾl-Uṣūl, the science of the fundamentals of Islam, covering the Qur'an, Hadith, Ijmāʿ, and Qiyās. Understand the principles and notable works of this essential Islamic discipline.
T̤īnatu ʾl-K͟habāl (طــيــنــة الخبال‎)
Explore the term 'T̤īnatu ʾl-K͟habāl,' often referred to as 'The clay of putrid matter,' its origins, and its contextual significance in Islamic tradition and theology.
Ilm al-Rijal
The study of the transmitters of Hadith in Islam, focusing on their biographies to determine the credibility of transmissions.

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