Concatenation and Discontinuity of Credentials - A review of some important but less well-known terms

اتصال و انقطاعِ اسناد- چند اہم مگر غیر معروف اصطلاحات کا جائزہ

Abstract

Concatenation and Discontinuity of Isnad is a significant issue in the sciences of Hadith. It involves the complex challenges surrounding the transmission chains of Hadith, some of its complications are not less than Bab Al-Illa in their complexity and difficulty. It’s significance can be gauged by the fact that it forms a substantial portion, around one third, of the sciences of Hadith. This emphasizes the crucial role Isnads play in the examination and comprehension of Hadith. Scholars use various terms to discuss this, such as Ittisal, Irsal, Tadlees, Idrak, Liqa, Simaa, and more. Additionally, there are lesser-known terms like Al-Zaq, Tasheeh, Batr al-Faz, Akhbar, and Hadith Yahwee. In the preceding discussion, the same terms have been explained in the light of the texts of Scholars. Key words: Hadith, Ittisal, Irsal, Ilzaq, Akhbar, Alfaz, Tashech, Batr, Hadithuho Yahwi. The term "Tasheeh" in light of the usages of previous critics. In the applications of early Hadith critics, there was no stagnation like that found among later scholars. The reason for this stagnation in terminology was the influence of Greek logic, whether conscious or unconscious, which impacted various Islamic and Arabic sciences, including Hadith. As a result, scholars of terminology aimed to provide comprehensive and restrictive definitions for each term, while scholars of Hadith focused on the intended meaning of the term when using it. This led to a broader usage of Hadith terms, such as "Sahih," which was clarified through their applications and texts.

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10513077