<![CDATA[Imam Abū Ḥanīfah is known as one of the great scholars in Islamic history who has made significant contributions to the development of jurisprudence and understanding of hadith. The relationship between fiqh and hadith is very close, because every sharia decision must refer to the revelation, the practice of the Prophet , or an analogy based on these two main sources. The works of Imam Abū Ḥanīfah consistently refer to the verses of the Qur'an and the ḥadīth of the Prophet as the basis of law. This research aims to analyze the role and methods of Imam Abū Ḥanīfah in understanding, interpreting, and spreading hadith. Using a descriptive and analytical approach, this paper explores its contribution to narration as well as the methodology it uses in assessing hadith. In addition, this research also responds to various criticisms that have arisen against Imam Abū Ḥanīfah's understanding and approach in hadith, as well as straightening out misconceptions that have developed among scholars. Through the analysis of various sources and opinions of scholars, this paper confirms the credibility and depth of Imam Abū Ḥanīfah's knowledge in the field of hadith, which has been recognized throughout the history of Islam. Imam Abū Ḥanīfah dikenal sebagai salah satu ulama besar dalam sejarah Islam yang memiliki kontribusi signifikan dalam pengembangan ilmu fikih dan pemahaman hadis. Hubungan antara fikih dan hadis sangat erat, karena setiap keputusan syariah harus merujuk kepada wahyu, praktik Nabi Saw. atau analogi yang didasarkan pada kedua sumber utama tersebut. Karya-karya Imam Abū Ḥanīfah secara konsisten mengacu pada ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an dan hadis Nabi Saw. sebagai landasan hukum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran dan metode Imam Abū Ḥanīfah dalam memahami, menafsirkan, serta menyebarkan hadis. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dan analitis, makalah ini mengeksplorasi kontribusinya dalam periwayatan serta metodologi yang digunakannya dalam menilai hadis. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menanggapi berbagai kritik yang muncul terhadap pemahaman dan pendekatan Imam Abū Ḥanīfah dalam hadis, serta meluruskan kesalahpahaman yang berkembang di kalangan cendekiawan. Melalui analisis berbagai sumber dan pendapat ulama, tulisan ini menegaskan kredibilitas serta kedalaman ilmu Imam Abū Ḥanīfah dalam bidang hadis, yang telah diakui sepanjang sejarah Islam. ]]>
