Hadith takhrij is a fundamental methodological process in hadith studies aimed at tracing the sources of transmission and assessing the reliability of both sanad and matan. The evolution of digital technology in recent decades has significantly influenced the practice of hadith takhrij and raised methodological questions concerning the continuity and transformation of classical approaches. This article addresses the main question of how classical and modern methods of hadith takhrij compare in terms of their procedures and methodological characteristics. Within the framework of the study of hadith scientific methodology, this research employs a qualitative library-based approach by examining classical hadith literature and contemporary academic works on digital takhrij. The discussion is conducted through a comparative analysis focusing on procedural similarities, methodological differences, and patterns of continuity and evolution between classical and modern approaches. The results imply that both methods share the same epistemological foundation in the verification of sanad and matan, while differing in operational tools and efficiency. The study argues that modern hadith takhrij does not replace classical methodology but serves as a complementary technical development. The integration of classical analytical rigor with digital efficiency provides significant added value by minimizing technical-instrumental errors in contemporary hadith verification while preserving scholarly accuracy and methodological reliability.
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