Dr. Muḥammad Sa‘ad Ṣiddīquī’s Research Methodolgy in Ḥadīth Sciences
ڈاکٹرمحمد سعد صدیقی کا علوم الحدیث میں منہجِ تحقیق
Keywords:
Research Methodology, Ḥadīth Sciences, Asnād, LitreatureAbstract
This research examines the research methodology employed by Dr. Muḥammad Sa‘ad Ṣiddīquī in the field of Ḥadīth Sciences. Dr. Muḥammad Sa‘ad Ṣiddīquī's approach is characterized by a rigorous and systematic analysis of Ḥadīth texts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context in which the Aḥādīth were narrated and transmitted. His methodology involves a comprehensive examination of the ᾽Asnād (chain of transmission) and Matn (text) of Ḥadīth, as well as a thorough analysis of the narrators' biographies and their reliability. The study finds that Dr. Muḥammad Sa‘ad Ṣiddīquī’s research methodology is marked by a commitment to objectivity, critical thinking, and intellectual honesty. He employs a range of tools and techniques, including literary and historical analysis, to uncover the meaning and significance of Ḥadīth texts. His approach also highlights the importance of considering the social, political, and cultural contexts in which the Aḥādīth were narrated and transmitted. The research concludes that Dr. Muḥammad Sa‘ad Ṣiddīquī’s research methodology in Ḥadīth Sciences is a model for rigorous and systematic analysis, and his contributions to the field have significantly advanced our understanding of Ḥadīth texts and their role in Islamic scholarship.