Problematika Ḥadīṡ Mauḍū: Analisis Muhaddisin Klasik Dan Kontemporer

Abstract

This study aims to analyze fabricated (ḥadīṡ mauḍū) hadith, which cannot be separated from historiography, focusing on the objectives and values of the second source of Islamic law, to understand the dynamics of the transmission and practice of hadith in people's lives. In addition, several examples of hadith are integrated to explore the status of their narrations. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive-comparative literature review (classical and contemporary analysis), employing approaches from the sciences of hadith, history, and socio-politics. The findings of this study show that in the early period, the Companions were very cautious in narrating hadith. However, the intensifying political situation led some groups to fabricate hadith to support and advance their respective factions. Besides political factors, fabricated hadith also emerged from sectarian fanaticism, personal interests, and the efforts of the Zindiqs to undermine Islamic creed, as well as from the misguided intentions of some devout worshippers who sought to motivate Muslims. Therefore, this study concludes that explanations regarding fabricated hadith are still needed in society because the challenge posed by fabricated hadith is that some groups either reject or accept them in practice. Furthermore, this research contributes to the development of hadith studies both theoretically and practically.