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Ibn Shahin and His Contributions to Hadith Scholarship: A Study of Tarikh Asma’ al-Thiqat

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The rise of distinguished hadith scholars in the 3rd century of the Hijrah brought considerable benefits to the broader Islamic society. Among the contributions coming from many hadith scholars can be seen through their writings and works. This article explains a study of the work Tarikh Asma’ al-Thiqat written by al-Hafiz Abu Hafs Umar bin Ahmad, known as Ibn Shahin (297-385). This study also aims to introduce Ibnu Shahin, who is a figure in the field of hadith, and highlight his contribution to the science of al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil or Rijal through this work. The author uses library research to examine his background qualitatively to identify the knowledge of al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil stated by him in his book. This study will consist of an introduction, two chapters, and a conclusion. In the introduction, the reasons for the study and its importance are explained. The first chapter discusses the background of Ibn Shahin, the second chapter discusses his methodology or writing methodology in his work, and the conclusion summarizes the study findings. Accordingly, the researcher aims for this study to underscore the significance of methodological comprehension in scholarly writings. in the science of al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil and further highlight the uniqueness of writing methodologies in this field.
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