Hadith studies

Hadith studies involve the examination of the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, which serve as a major source of guidance for Muslims, alongside the Qur'an. Scholars analyze these texts to determine their authenticity, categorizing them as sound, weak, or fabricated. This involves a rigorous methodology, assessing the chain of narrators (isnad) and the content (matn). Understanding hadith is essential for interpreting Islamic law, ethics, and practices, making it a critical aspect of Islamic scholarship and history.