The Hadiths that Abu Hatim Al-Razi Rejected and Hesitated to Attribute their Rejection to One of Two Narrators in the Book of Al-Jarh wa Al-Ta’deel 10.35781/1637-000-138-005

Abstract

This study, titled “(The Hadiths that Abu Hatim Al-Razi Rejected, and Hesitated to Attribute Their Rejection to One of Two Narrators in the Book of Al-Jarh wa Al-Ta’deel),” begins with the statement made by Abu Hatim Al-Razi. Following this, it explores the circumstances surrounding the narrators that led to Abu Hatim Al-Razi’s uncertainty. The research then discusses the Hadith or the chain of narration that Abu Hatim rejected, along with his hesitation regarding its rejection. The methodology utilized in this study is inductive, complemented by analytical and critical methods. The objective of this research is to pinpoint the narrators responsible for Abu Hatim Al-Razi’s hesitation and to whom the rejection of the Hadiths transmitted by them can be assigned. This is achieved while thoroughly reviewing the perspectives of other critics who firmly attributed the fault to one of the narrators, thus contrasting with Abu Hatim Al-Razi’s cautious stance. Among the key findings of this research are the total number of narrators responsible for the rejection of these Hadiths is five. Of these, two have their Hadiths documented, as their weaknesses are deemed acceptable. Conversely, three do not have their Hadiths recognized due to their significant weaknesses. Abu Hatim Al-Razi’s reluctance to assign blame to these narrators’ Hadiths—despite his esteemed position, extensive knowledge, and expertise regarding the conditions of narrators—highlights his piety and caution. This serves as a major reason to learn from his rigorous methodology of verification and meticulousness in making judgments on narrations, whether they are accepted or rejected, and on narrators, whether in terms of disparagement or authentication.