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A Critical Study of the Role and Relevance of the Hadith Center in Global and Contemporary Contexts Mahatir Fathoni; Dedo Diawansyah; Dadah, Dadah; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2939

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The digitisation of hadith has changed the landscape of Islamic studies globally, providing quick, broad, and interactive access to classical hadith sources. This study examines the strategic role of digital hadith maktabah in strengthening contemporary Islamic propagation, education, and research and evaluates the serious challenges that come with it, such as the spread of false hadith, copyright issues, commercialisation of knowledge, and data manipulation. Through a descriptive-analytical qualitative approach and critical literature review, this study shows that although the hadith maktabah offers easy access and efficiency, it still requires ethical standards, academic verification, and interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain the authenticity and integrity of Islamic scholarship in the digital era. The findings confirm the importance of integration between modern technology and classical scientific traditions in the responsible and sustainable utilisation of the hadith maktabah.
Comparative Analysis of the Approaches of Imam al-Bayhaqi and Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali in Taʿlil al-Hadith Through the Use of Shawahid and Mutabi‘at to Mu‘allal Hadith Akhmad Ilham Samudera; Ahmad Wildan; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Rezza Pahlevi Dalimunthe; Dadah, Dadah
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2957

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This study aims to analyze and compare the taʿlil al-hadith methods between Imam al-Bayhaqi and Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, two important figures in the classical tradition of hadith criticism who represent two different methodological styles. Al-Bayhaqi is known for his jamʿwa taqwiyah approach which emphasizes the strengthening of hadith through shawahid and mutabiʿat, while Ibn Rajab stands out with his tamyiz wa tahqiq style which focuses on identifying the hidden ‘illah in the sanad. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive-comparative approach to primary sources, namely al-Bayhaqi’s works such as as-Sunan al-Kubra and al-Madkhal ila as-Sunan al-Kubra, as well as Ibn Rajab’s works such as Sharh ʿIlal al-Tirmidhi and Jamiʿ al-ʿUlum wa al-Hikam. The results of this study indicate that although both have different epistemological orientations, both strive to maintain the authenticity of the hadith by balancing strengthening the sanad and exposing hidden flaws. This finding contributes to the enrichment of modern hadith criticism methodology by emphasizing the importance of integrating a textual approach with in-depth sanad analysis.
Comparison of the Manuscripts of the Book As-Sunan As-Sughra Wa Al-Kubra Lil Baihaqi: Analysis of the Compilation Methodology Dede Muhamad Wahyudin; Hanhan Suherlan; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Dadah; Mulyana, Mulyana
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2945

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This study aims to analyze the manuscripts of As-Sunan as-Sughrā and As-Sunan al-Kubrā by al-Imām al-Bayhaqī (d. 458 H), two monumental works in the treasury of Islamic hadith that represent the peak of the development of codification and systematization of hadith-based law in the 5th century H. The study focuses on philological, methodological, and epistemological aspects, including the structure of the compilation, reference sources, and the principles of sanad and matan criticism applied by al-Bayhaqi. The research method used is qualitative through library research, with an approach of classical and comparative manuscript analysis of various printed editions and available digital manuscripts. The results of the study indicate that As-Sunan al-Kubrā functions as an encyclopedia of hadith law with a comprehensive thematic systematics, while As-Sunan as-Sughrā is a concise and selective version compiled for the practical needs of fiqh. Methodologically, al-Bayhaqi presents an integration between the approaches of hadith scholars and fiqh scholars (jam‘ bayna al-madrasatayn), making his work an important bridge between the traditions of riwayah and dirayah. Manuscript analysis also reveals several textual variants and editorial differences that have implications for legal understanding in Shafi‘i fiqh literature. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of philological studies of al-Bayhaqi’s work to strengthen understanding of the evolution of hadith epistemology and classical Islamic law.
Comparison of the Trilogy of Imam Ath-Thabarānī's Works: Al-Mu'jam Al-Kabīr, Al-Mu'jam Ash-Shaghīr and Al-Mu'jam Al-Awsath (Analysis of Compilation Methodology) Rakhmat Fitrah Ramdhani; Milzam Priambodo; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Dadah; Mohamad Anton Athoillah
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2946

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This paper analyzes the trilogy of mu'jam by Imam Abū al-Qāsim Sulaimān bin Aḥmad ath-Thabarānī (260–360 H): Al-Mu'jam al-Kabīr, Al-Mu'jam al-Awsath, and Al-Mu'jam ash-Shaghīr. This study uses a library method and a hadith science approach through a comparison of primary sources of study, namely the three ath-Thabarānī trilogies as canonical sources of hadith that complement the treasury of hadith science, then supported by various books related to hadith science as secondary sources of research. The focus of the study includes the methodology of compilation, the character of the curation of the narration, and the comparative value of the three for hadith studies—especially access to sanad verification and mapping of transmission paths which aim to understand the contents of each Mu’jam and analyze its function and contribution to sanad verification and path studies. Methodologically, al-Kabīr is arranged according to the musnad of the companions alphabetically (starting with Khulafā' Rāshidīn, then 'asyarah al-mubashsharūn), thus facilitating the consolidation of all narrations per companion. Al-Awsath is organized by the names of the teachers (shuyūkh) of Thabarānī and functions as a "bank of unique/gharīb" traditions, often accompanied by 'ilal commentary on the uniqueness of the lines. ash-Shaghīr is also based on shuyūkh; its primary purpose is to catalog teachers—generally one hadith per teacher—with a brief biographical introduction. The comparison reveals three layers of function: (1) al-Kabīr as a comprehensive "data lake"; (2) al-Awsath as a complement of perspectives through gharā'ib; (3) ash-Shaghīr as a practical index of transmission networks. The contemporary relevance of this study, as concluded, is evident in the ease of replicating the mu'jam model for digital databases—searching by companion/teacher, auditing lines, and tiered curation for teaching and research. Thus, this trilogy provides a rich framework for sanad criticism and ethical development through the expansion of the corpus of pedagogically and academically valuable traditions.
Al-Mustadrak: A Hadith Compilation Both Praised and Criticized Jafar Shodiq; Alfath; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Engkos Kosasih; Irwan Abdurrahman
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2949

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Thi s study aims to examine comprehensively Kitāb al-Mustadrak ʿalā al-Ṣaḥīḥayn by al-Ḥākim al-Naysābūrī (d. 405 H), one of the most significant works in the hadith corpus, composed with the purpose of completing authentic traditions that were not included in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim. The research seeks to explore the background of the book’s compilation, the author’s scholarly profile, al-Ḥākim’s methodology in collecting and evaluating hadiths, as well as the responses of later scholars concerning the authenticity and quality of the narrations contained within. This study employs a qualitative method using a descriptive-analytical approach through a library-based examination of primary and secondary sources, including al-Mustadrak, Talkhīṣ al-Mustadrak by al-Dhahabī, and critical commentaries from both classical and contemporary hadith scholars. The findings indicate that although al-Ḥākim claimed that all hadiths in al-Mustadrak meet the authenticity criteria applied by al-Bukhārī and Muslim, many narrations within the collection have been criticized for their weak chains of transmission and problematic textual content. Nevertheless, the book holds substantial value in hadith studies, particularly as a comparative reference and a critical resource within the classical and modern scholarly traditions. Thus, al-Mustadrak remains an essential work for understanding the dynamics of hadith authenticity, transmission, and criticism throughout Islamic intellectual history.
The Position of Religion In Development Hijrin, Uus Husni; Kusnawan, Aep; Zuldin, Muhammad; Abidin, Yusuf Zainal; Wiwaha, Rizzaldy Satria
JISIP: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan Vol 10, No 2 (2026): JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan) (Maret)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/jisip.v10i2.10094

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This study examines the position of religion in development through a descriptive-qualitative approach using literature review. Religion is not only understood as a spiritual belief system but also as a source of ethics, social guidance, and cultural power that shapes public policy and the direction of national development. In the Indonesian context, religion is closely linked to Pancasila and national identity, meaning that development is not entirely secular but grounded in divine values, social justice, and humanity. The findings indicate that religion contributes significantly to education, economy, socio-cultural life, politics, and environmental sustainability through institutions such as Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), zakat and waqf systems, religious philanthropy, interfaith moderation, and eco-theology. However, religion also faces challenges including secularization, politicization of faith, radicalism, commercialization of religion, and moral decline. Therefore, a constructive integration between religious values, scientific knowledge, and public policy is essential to achieve holistic, ethical, and sustainable development. Consequently, religion should not be seen as an obstacle to modernization but as a moral compass that guides development toward justice, dignity, and civility. Keywords: religion, development, ethics, Indonesia, religious moderation. AbstrakPenelitian ini membahas posisi agama dalam pembangunan dengan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif berbasis studi literatur. Agama dipahami bukan sekadar sistem kepercayaan spiritual, tetapi juga sebagai sumber etika, pedoman sosial, dan kekuatan budaya yang mempengaruhi kebijakan publik serta arah pembangunan nasional. Dalam konteks Indonesia, agama memiliki keterkaitan yang kuat dengan Pancasila dan identitas kebangsaan, sehingga pembangunan tidak bersifat sekuler murni, melainkan berlandaskan nilai Ketuhanan, keadilan sosial, dan kemanusiaan. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa agama memiliki kontribusi signifikan pada bidang pendidikan, ekonomi, sosial-budaya, politik, dan lingkungan melalui pesantren, zakat-wakaf, filantropi, moderasi beragama, serta eco-theology. Namun, peran agama juga menghadapi tantangan seperti sekularisasi, politisasi agama, radikalisme, komersialisasi, dan degradasi moral. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan integrasi yang konstruktif antara nilai agama, ilmu pengetahuan, dan kebijakan publik agar pembangunan berjalan secara holistik, beretika, dan berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, agama tidak menjadi hambatan modernisasi, tetapi berfungsi sebagai kompas moral (moral compass) dalam mewujudkan pembangunan yang adil, bermartabat, dan berkeadaban. Kata Kunci: agama, pembangunan, moral, Indonesia, moderasi beragama
The Application of Ushul Fiqh Principles in the Works of Dr. Sa'd bin Nashir al-Shatsri Abdul Basit; Fatur Fahrozi; Mujio, Mujio; Imam Sucipto; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2950

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The global water crisis has become an urgent issue demanding responses from various disciplines, including Islamic law. Water wastage (israf al-ma’), as one of the contributors to this crisis, represents both an ethical-theological and ecological problem. This article aims to analyze the istinbat (legal derivation) methodology used to determine the ruling on water wastage, with a case study of the work of Dr. Sa'd bin Nashir asy-Syatsri. Using a qualitative content analysis method applied to the text “Application of the Principles of Ushul Fiqh to the Ruling on Israf (Excessiveness) in Water Usage,” this study maps the framework of Islamic jurisprudence in responding to the issue of excessive consumption. The results show that the establishment of the prohibition (tahrim) on water wastage is based on a solid argument, derived from 27 shar‘i evidences through the application of 13 ushul fiqh principles. These principles include dalalah lafziyyah (such as al-nahy yadullu ‘ala at-tahrim and al-wa‘id yadullu ‘ala at-tahrim), dalalah ma‘nawiyyah (such as mafhum muwafaqah and mafhum mukhalafah), as well as maqasid-based principles (such as ad-dawran ma‘al ‘illah and the prohibition of violating collective rights). This study affirms that ushul fiqh possesses a rich methodological capacity to provide normative foundations for addressing contemporary ecological challenges.
A Critical Analysis of the Sources of Shia Hadith Achmad Zulham; Apip Suhendra; M. Mighwar; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Engkos Kosasih
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2953

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This study aims to critically analyze the sources of hadith within the Shia tradition, focusing on major hadith collections such as al-Kafi and Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih. The methodology of hadith evaluation in the Shia tradition is examined in depth and compared with the Sunni tradition of source criticism. This research employs a qualitative approach using content analysis methods applied to primary and secondary literature related to Shia hadith collections. The findings reveal significant differences in the methodology of hadith criticism between Shia and Sunni traditions, particularly regarding the concepts of ‘adalah (narrator’s integrity), isnad (chain of transmission), and the authority of narration. The Shia tradition places special emphasis on narrations from Ahl al-Bayt and the doctrine of the infallibility of the Imams, which distinguishes it from the Sunni perspective. The study concludes that, despite fundamental methodological differences, both traditions demonstrate scholarly rigor in ensuring the authenticity of hadith as a source of Islamic law, albeit through distinct epistemological approaches.
Hadith Criticism in Western Academia: Challenges and Opportunities Rayhan Ahmad Khairullah; Eka Purnama; Rizzaldy Satria Wiwaha; Engkos Kosasih; Irwan Abdurrahman
al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i1.2954

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This study aims to examine the development of hadith criticism among Western scholars by highlighting its challenges and opportunities for contemporary Islamic studies. This research discusses how early Western scholars such as Ignaz Goldziher and Joseph Schacht viewed hadith not as divine revelation but as a socio-political construction that emerged after the Prophet’s era, thus casting doubt on its authenticity and authority. This study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. The primary sources consist of Western scholars’ works on hadith and the responses of contemporary Muslim scholars to them. The analysis is conducted using a descriptive-analytical method, describing the views of the Orientalists and analyzing their implications for modern hadith studies. Although Western hadith criticism raises doubts about the sources of Islamic law, it also provides significant opportunities for the development of contemporary hadith studies. Such criticism encourages Muslim scholars to strengthen classical methodologies with modern scientific approaches and opens space for cross-traditional academic dialogue. Through the integration of classical isnād criticism methods and modern historical approaches—as undertaken by contemporary Muslim scholars such as Jonathan A.C. Brown and Muhammad Mustafa al-A‘zami—hadith studies can now develop in a more comprehensive, objective, and contextual manner. Therefore, Western hadith criticism is not only a challenge to Islamic authority but also a means of reflection and methodological reinforcement in global hadith scholarship.
Co-Authors Aan Hasanah Abdul Basit Abdul Malik Qimanullah Abidin, Yusuf Zainal Achmad Zulham Ade Arip Ardiansyah Aep Kusnawan, Aep Ahmad Wildan Akhmad Ilham Samudera Alfath Andi Mappaenre Apip Suhendra Arifin, Bambang Samsul Arsal, Fathur Riyadhi Atiatulwafiroh , Siti Auliannisa, Faizziah Azhar, Ruly Syaepul Budiyanto, Cepi Busthomi Ibrohim Channah Qotrunnada Dadah Dadah, Dadah Dadan Rusmana Dalimunthe, Reza Pahlevi Dede Muhamad Wahyudin Dedih Wahyudin, Dedih Dedo Diawansyah Devi Ganis Prameswari Eka Purnama Engkos Kosasih Engkos Kosasih Engkos Kosasih Fajar Islamy, Mohammad Rindu Fajrurrohman, Fajrurrohman Fatur Fahrozi Fauzi, Safran Fauziah, Sarah Hafsari , Siti Hanhan Suherlan Hanifah, Siti Nur Hidayati, Alfi Nur Hijrin, Uus Husni Hirji, Taufik Imam Sucipto Irwan Abdurrahman Jafar Shodiq Komara, Wildan Rinanda Lalu Turjiman Ahmad Lina Marlina Lubis, Taufik Haris M. Mighwar Mahatir Fathoni Mappaenre, Andi Milzam Priambodo Mohamad Anton Athoillah Mohamad Erihadiana, Mohamad Mostafa, Mohamed Abd El Motaleb Muhamad Fikri Muhamad Ridwan, Rayhan Muhammad Albaqir Muhammad Jamil Muhlisin, Mumu Mujio, Mujio Mulyana Mulyana Muslimah, Anisa Siti Mustain Mustain Nasrulloh, Emil Neni Nurlaela Nur Haqim, Diva Sekar Nuraini, Yeni Nurfalah, Fauzan Nurudin Mahmudi Pachrizal, Ade Rahimahullah, Dinan El Haq Rahmah, Sofia Laila Rakhmat Fitrah Ramdhani Ramdani, Aldi Rayhan Ahmad Khairullah Rayhan Muhamad Ridwan Rezza Pahlevi Dalimunthe Rifai, Ilyas Ruswandi, Uus Siti Masyitoh Solihah, Siti Rohmah Fitria Somanudin, Somanudin Supianudin, Asep Syafitri, Rima Amalia Syawali, Cecep Helmi Wafiroh, Siti Atiatul Wahyudin Darmalaksana Wicaksono, Muhammad Bagus Wiwik Handayani Yeni Nuraini Yeni Nuraini Yordan, Andika Yusuf Zuldin, Muhammad Zulkarnaen, Diki Achmad