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science of hadith (Alex_Odeychuk); hadith science (Alex_Odeychuk); hadith studies (A common historical method in Islam, hadith studies consist of a careful examination of the chain of transmission accompanying each hadith.The chain of transmission is carefully scrutinized to see if the chain is possible (for example, making sure that all transmitters and transmittees were known to be alive and living in the same area at the time of transmission) and if the transmitters are reliable. The scholars reject as unreliable people reported to have lied (at any point), as well as people reputed to be heedless (and thus likely to misunderstand the saying). Alex_Odeychuk) |
