Muhammad Mukhlis Arif

Ahmad Al-Ghumâri's Contribution to Moroccan Hadith Studies; Study of the Book of Al-Mudâwî Li ʻilal Al-Jâmi’ Al-Saghîr Wa Syarhai Al-Munâwî

Introduction

Ahmad al-ghumâri's contribution to moroccan hadith studies; study of the book of al-mudâwî li ʻilal al-jâmi’ al-saghîr wa syarhai al-munâwî. Ahmad al-Ghumârî's contribution to Moroccan Hadith studies analyzed. His critical methodology in Al-Mudâwî offers new assessments, identifying Hadith defects with precision.

Abstract

This research aims to examine Ahmad al-Ghumârî contribution to the development of Hadith studies in Morocco through a critical analysis of his work Al-Mudâwî li ʻIlal al-Jâmi' al-Saghîr wa Syarhai al-Munâwî. The main issue addressed is how al-Ghumârî applied his Hadith criticism methodology in evaluating the traditions found in al-Suyûtî's Al-Jâmi' al-Saghîr and its commentary by al-Munâwî. This study employs a content analysis method with a historical-critical approach to the text of Al-Mudâwî. The findings reveal that al-Ghumârî introduced a comprehensive Hadith criticism methodology by combining chain of transmission (sanad) and textual (primary) analysis while providing new assessments of Hadith status that often differed from previous evaluations. Al-Ghumârî's significant contribution lies in his precision in identifying hidden defects ('ilal') in Hadith and his ability to provide strong arguments for determining Hadith status based on strict principles of Hadith science.

Review

This paper presents a timely and valuable examination of Ahmad al-Ghumârî’s significant contributions to Moroccan Hadith studies, specifically through a critical analysis of his seminal work, *Al-Mudâwî li ʻIlal al-Jâmi' al-Saghîr wa Syarhai al-Munâwî*. The research effectively articulates its central aim: to unpack how al-Ghumârî applied his distinctive Hadith criticism methodology when evaluating traditions contained within al-Suyûtî’s *Al-Jâmi' al-Saghîr* and its commentary by al-Munâwî. By focusing on a specific, yet highly influential, Hadith scholar and his detailed work on *'ilal* (hidden defects), the study offers crucial insights into the intellectual history of Hadith science in a particular regional context, underscoring the dynamic nature of Hadith assessment. Employing a content analysis method coupled with a historical-critical approach to the text of *Al-Mudâwî*, the study provides a robust framework for dissecting al-Ghumârî’s scholarly contributions. The findings reveal a nuanced and comprehensive Hadith criticism methodology developed by al-Ghumârî, characterized by a sophisticated integration of *sanad* (chain of transmission) and textual (*matn*) analysis. Crucially, the research highlights al-Ghumârî's remarkable precision in identifying hidden defects (*'ilal*) in Hadith and his willingness to offer new, well-reasoned assessments of Hadith status that often differed from previous evaluations. His adherence to strict principles of Hadith science in formulating these arguments is presented as a defining aspect of his scholarly rigor. This study makes a significant contribution to the field by not only elucidating the distinctiveness of al-Ghumârî's Hadith methodology but also firmly establishing his place as a pivotal figure in Moroccan Hadith scholarship. By thoroughly demonstrating his rigorous approach to *'ilal* studies and his capacity to re-evaluate Hadith based on robust argumentation, the paper offers valuable insights into the evolution of Hadith criticism and the intellectual bravery required to challenge established opinions. Its implications extend beyond merely documenting a scholar's work, providing a compelling model for future research into regional Hadith traditions and the enduring relevance of applying classical methodologies in contemporary Hadith studies.

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