Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities

Introduction and Importance of the Science of Hadith and Mention of Renowned Muhaddithin

2025-02-26T11:42:51+00:00

The word Hadith in the Arabic language is used for various meanings and contexts. In Arabic, Hadith means conversation, a new matter, or an important and notable event. Anything new, significant, or worthy of mention, a conversation, or a discourse, is referred to as Hadith in Arabic. The plural of Hadith is Ahadith, derived from the singular word Ahdoothah, meaning a particular or prominent thing remembered by people. However, among the Muhaddithin (scholars of Hadith), the plural Ahadith has been commonly used since the beginning. From a linguistic perspective, Ahadith is the plural of Ahdoothah. It signifies any news or matter, whether related to religion or worldly affairs. In the terminological sense, scholars of Hadith, linguists, and experts in principles have provided slightly varying definitions. Hadith can also mean a conversation, an event, or a story. In Islamic terminology, Hadith refers to the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). When the term Ilm al-Hadith (the science of Hadith) is used in technical terms, it refers to all matters and subjects aimed at verifying the sayings, actions, and states of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The word Hadith is derived from Tahdith, which means "to inform." Hence, any saying, action, or approval attributed to the Prophet (ﷺ) is referred to as Hadith. Before the advent of Islam, Arabs used the term Hadith in the sense of "informing" or "news." For instance, they referred to their famous events as Ahadith. The root of the word Hadith always carries the meaning of conveying information, regardless of how it is transformed. Some scholars also associate the word Hadith with the concept of novelty, making it the opposite of Qadeem (ancient). In this sense, they consider Qadeem as the Book of Allah and Jadeed (new) as the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). According to the sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ), only two things hold ultimate significance: Kalam (speech) and Tariqah (path). Thus, the best speech is the speech of Allah, and the best path is the one followed by Muhammad (ﷺ). Most books of Hadith include the phrase Inna Ahsan al-Hadith Kitab Allah ("Indeed, the best Hadith is the Book of Allah"). In contrast, Ibn Majah uniquely uses the term Ahsan al-Kalam ("the best speech"). This distinction suggests that some scholars, out of caution and piety, avoided referring to the divine scripture, which is eternal, as Hadith. However, it is clear that the science of Hadith serves as a critical means to preserve and authenticate the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), which are second only to the Qur'an in importance for Muslims.

The Need and Importance of Ethical Teachings in Islam

2025-03-03T16:15:42+00:00

According to the Qur'an, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a universal and perpetual Prophet and also a Mercy to the worlds, so the message, program and government, political, social, economic and social system he gave to the world is one of his main goals to eradicate oppression and oppression from all over the world. The end of justice, the respect and honor of humanity, the protection of the basic rights of man, the destruction of all causes of sedition and the establishment of peace and order at the global level through the suppression of crimes and the life and property of every human being and honor and reputation. There was also a need to provide safety and security equipment. By the way, the entire life of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and His behavior before and after the declaration of Prophet Hood and numerous actions are proof of his Peace-loving nature, which we believe in the extent of far-sightedness, insight, inner insight, extreme wisdom, understanding of the matter and Attributes such as patience and tolerance can be attributed to Hamidah or the light of Prophet Hood. However, from the days of infancy and from childhood, it is evident from his character and certain habits that peace-loving and peace-making were part of his nature and instincts. The Prophet ﷺ was not a verbal claimant of peace and security like some of today's big powers and politicians, but He ﷺ showed it by becoming a high example of peace and security. Along with the teachings and instructions of peace and security and the destruction of all the causes and motivations of mischief, the Prophet ﷺ covered all the steps he took for peace, security and reconciliation throughout his life before and after the declaration of Prophet Hood. There is no room here. The patience of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on the continuous harassment and mockery of the Quraysh of Makkah and his exhortation to the people of Islam to be patient with their persecution is also an argument for pacifism.

Methods of eloquent analogy in the Noble Qur'an - an analytical rhetorical study

2025-03-13T09:30:02+00:00

The Arabic language has branches of its sciences such as grammar, morphology, and rhetoric. Rhetoric is divided into the many inquiries, and in general it was divided into three sections: the science of meanings, the statement, and the bade. One of the topics of science statement analogy. As for this, the Qur’an verses contain the beauty of rhetorical methods. The eloquent analogy in the Holy Qur'an is one of the rhetorical methods that enhance the strength of the Qur'anic message, as it contributes to making the meanings clearer and more convincing, and raises feelings of reflection and reflection in the reader or listener, and it is one of the rhetorical methods in which the Holy Qur'an uses accurate and powerful images to express meanings, in order to facilitate their understanding and delivery to the recipient effectively. In this type of analogy, something is compared to something else using a simile (such as "as" or "like"), but it is often so precise and detailed that it contributes to reinforcing the intended idea or meaning. The writer chooses the holy Quran, because it contains many methods of simile. With this research, he wanted to investigate the methods of simile and its purposes, because the methods of imitation have special purposes and goals to confirm the meaning contained in the verse, and their purposes differ between one verse and the other verse.

Islamic Soft Power in International Relations: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia’s Religious Diplomacy

2025-02-18T10:33:59+00:00

Saudi Arabia has strategically employed Islamic soft power as a tool of religious diplomacy to expand its geopolitical influence and maintain leadership in the Muslim world. While Soft Power Theory (Nye, 1990) emphasizes attraction and persuasion, this study integrates Neo-Realism (Waltz, 1979) to analyze how Saudi Arabia utilizes religious influence to secure its national interests in an anarchic international system. Through Hajj and Umrah diplomacy, mosque funding, religious education, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Saudi Arabia extends its ideological reach and strengthens global alliances. Additionally, the study examines Saudi Arabia’s strategic competition with Iran and Turkey, highlighting the interplay between religious diplomacy and power politics. Using a qualitative research approach, this study employs content analysis of official policy documents, speeches, and media discourse, along with case studies, to assess the effectiveness and limitations of Saudi religious diplomacy in international relations.