Hadith criticism

Hadith criticism is the scholarly process of evaluating sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad to ensure their authenticity. It involves analyzing the chain of narrators (isnad) to verify their trustworthiness and examining the content (matn) for consistency with established teachings. Scholars scrutinize these reports to distinguish genuine Hadith from weak or fabricated ones, helping preserve the integrity of Islamic teachings. This rigorous process ensures that only reliable narrations are accepted, maintaining the credibility of the Prophet’s example.