عہدِ خلافتِ عثمانیہ میں علمِ حدیث کی تدوین: ایک تجزیہ

Abstract

The Hadith of the Prophet is the second source of Shari'ah. The Qur'an contains basic instructions and principles, the implementation of which is not possible without the guidance of the Sunnah of the Prophet. The pillars of Islam are the best examples of this. Hadith is a divine revelation like the Quran. Just as it is necessary to memorize the Qur'an, so it is necessary to memorize the hadith. For this great purpose, the narrators started compiling the hadith. He rendered invaluable services in this field. In this regard, the Ottoman Caliphate is of great importance. During this period, new trends arose regarding the compilation of hadith. In this field, an unforgettable body of knowledge came into being. Translations and interpretations of various books of hadith were written. Footnotes were written to facilitate the use of ancient books of hadith. A detailed and critical study of the subject under discussion in the light of these views and impressions on the science of hadith will not be without its importance and usefulness۔ The following research article has been compiled to fulfill this present day need of the intellectual world.