Abdillah Afabih, Wahidul Anam, Putri Wardatuzzahro, Ulul Albab Fatahillah

The Phenomenon of the Divorce of the Prophet's Companions and Its Impact on Hadith Transmission

Introduction

The phenomenon of the divorce of the prophet's companions and its impact on hadith transmission. Explore the phenomenon of divorce among Prophet's Companions and its impact on hadith transmission. This study analyzes 7 narrations, concluding their divorces didn't affect narrator credibility.

Abstract

This article aims to examine the phenomenon of divorce of the Prophet's Companions with the approach of historical analysis and hadith science. The researcher collected the hadiths containing the divorce of the Companions as historical data. Furthermore, the researcher traced the story of their divorce in Usdu al-Ghabah fi ma'rifat al-shahabah. The data was then related to the standard of fairness of the narrator in hadith science. Whether the story of their divorce is a ta'n or a disgrace that damages the justice and purity of the companions. As a result, the researcher found 7 narrations about the divorce of companions. However, only 5 are narrated in Usdu al-Ghabah. Their divorces are described in a variety of settings, such as incompatibility, dissatisfaction in the relationship, pressure from family, and violation of the prevailing rules. This implies that the divorces of the Companions did not constitute ta'n or disgrace and did not affect their credibility in narrating traditions.

Review

This article addresses a unique and compelling question concerning the phenomenon of divorce among the Prophet's Companions and its crucial implications for hadith transmission. The study embarks on a commendable interdisciplinary journey, employing both historical analysis and hadith science to dissect a sensitive topic often overlooked in scholarly discourse. The methodology, as outlined in the abstract, involves systematically collecting hadiths detailing Companion divorces, cross-referencing these narratives with biographical works like *Usdu al-Ghabah*, and critically assessing whether these personal events compromise the narrators' *adalah* (fairness/integrity) in hadith science. This rigorous approach promises a nuanced understanding of how historical human experiences are weighed against the stringent standards of hadith criticism, ultimately aiming to uphold the credibility of the Companions as transmitters of religious knowledge. While the research topic is highly relevant and the overall approach promising, certain methodological details could benefit from further elaboration to enhance the study's impact and replicability. The abstract states that "the researcher collected the hadiths containing the divorce of the Companions as historical data." It would strengthen the paper to specify which canonical hadith collections (e.g., Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, etc.) were systematically searched, what keywords or search strategies were employed, and how the initial seven narrations were identified before narrowing down to the five found in *Usdu al-Ghabah*. Furthermore, a more in-depth discussion on the specific parameters within hadith science used to determine whether an event like divorce constitutes a *ta'n* (disparagement) would be invaluable. While the conclusion posits that divorce does not affect credibility, exploring the scholarly debates or established principles surrounding personal life events and their impact on a narrator's *adalah* would provide a richer analytical framework. In conclusion, this article makes a valuable contribution by shedding light on the often-human complexities in the lives of the Prophet's Companions and meticulously examining how these personal experiences intersect with the robust methodology of hadith criticism. By affirming that their divorces, driven by various human factors, did not diminish their credibility as narrators, the study reinforces the nuanced and comprehensive nature of hadith science. This research not only offers a deeper appreciation for the human dimension of the Companions but also strengthens our understanding of the rigorous criteria applied in authenticating hadith. Further refining the methodological transparency and delving deeper into the jurisprudential discourse on *ta'n* would undoubtedly elevate an already insightful and significant piece of scholarship.

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