Understanding the Spirit of Time and Interdisciplinary Perspective in the Interpretation of Ḥadīth

Authors : Serdar DEMİREL

Pages : 115-130

Doi:10.16947/fsmiad.32687

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Publication Date : 2014-07-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Throughout history, Muslim scholars have strived to understand the true meaning of the Prophet’s (pbuh) aḥadīth and interpret them according to the changing conditions of the time. Sciences of Ḥadīth emerged specifically to meet two objectives; first, to distinguish authentic aḥadīth from fabricated ones via the chains of report and texts criticism and second, to elaborate it further in order to meet any new conditions or changes introduced into life with the passage of time. Sciences of Ḥadīth and its sub-disciplines are open to further development. The evolving structure of the Sciences of Ḥadīth from its succinct form to its current elaborate structure is clear evident of its dynamic and progressive character. In this study, the researcher focuses on additional critical points in the pursuit of gaining a better understanding of aḥadīth, such as comprehending the spirit of the time and adopting an interdisciplinary perceptive.
Keywords : Interpretation, Ḥadīth Texts, Spirit of Time, Interdisciplinary Perspective