A scholarly study of hadith chains of transmission (asanid) and their practical applications in hadith criticism and research. The work addresses both the theoretical framework of isnad analysis and its applied dimensions, providing students and researchers with the tools necessary for engaging with hadith chains in a rigorous and methodologically grounded manner.

The science of isnad study is foundational to hadith scholarship, underpinning the evaluation of hadith authenticity and the work of hadith critics across every era of Islamic scholarship. Dr. Mutawalli's treatment combines academic rigour with practical utility, making this a valuable resource for students engaged in hadith research at an advanced level.

Who It Is For Advanced students and researchers in the hadith sciences with an interest in isnad methodology and its practical application.

Its Place in the Tradition Contributes to the modern academic study of isnad methodology, connecting classical hadith criticism with contemporary research methods.

Discipline Hadith sciences. A study of isnad analysis and its practical applications in hadith research and authentication.

Level Advanced

Dr. Samih 'Abd Allah Mutawalli

Dr. Samih 'Abd Allah Mutawalli is a contemporary scholar specialising in the hadith sciences, with a particular focus on isnad analysis, rijal criticism, and hadith methodology. His scholarly output across several works reflects a sustained engagement with the methodological dimensions of the hadith sciences, combining classical learning with contemporary academic research methods.

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