Socius: Social Sciences Research Journal
Vol 3, No 11 (2026): June 2026

An Analysis of the Intertextuality of Nasikh wa Mansukh Between the Qur’an and Hadith: Epistemological Issues in the Formation of Islamic Law

Muhammad Idil Fitri (Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia)
Rendy Shaputra (Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia)
Supriadi Hamid (Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia)
Amir Hamzah (Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the concept of nasikh wa mansukh between the Qur’an and Hadith with a focus on epistemological problems in the formulation of Islamic law. The debate regarding the possibility of Hadith abrogating the Qur’an reflects differences among scholars concerning textual authority, transmission validity, and methods of interpreting revelation. Some scholars accept the concept under the condition that the Hadith is mutawatir, while others reject it because the Qur’an is considered the highest source of Islamic law. This research employs a qualitative approach using library research methods. Data were collected from literature on Qur’anic studies, ushul fiqh, Hadith, and contemporary Islamic thought. The analysis applies descriptive-analytical, intertextual, and Islamic epistemological approaches. The findings show that the relationship between the Qur’an and Hadith in the concept of abrogation is influenced by differing epistemological paradigms. Scholars who accept abrogation emphasize the unity of revelation, while those who reject it emphasize differences in textual authority and validity. The study also finds that many claims of abrogation can be understood through textual harmonization, contextual legal interpretation, and maqashid al-shariah approaches without literal annulment of legal rulings. Therefore, the concept of nasikh wa mansukh should be understood contextually and integratively to remain relevant in contemporary Islamic legal methodology.

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Socius

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Socius: Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-ilmu Sosial is a multi and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic research journal serving the broad social sciences community. The journal welcomes excellent contributions that advance our understanding on a broad range of topics including anthropology, sociology, ...