مبادئ علم الحديث وأصوله

ABOUT THE BOOK

This is a foundational work in the sciences of Hadith, authored by the eminent scholar Shabbīr Aḥmad al-ʿUthmānī. The book offers a clear and systematic introduction to the principles, terminology, and methodological foundations essential for the study of Prophetic traditions.

Originally written as an introductory section to the author’s renowned commentary Fatḥ al-Mulḥim bi-Sharḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, this work stands independently as a concise yet comprehensive guide to ʿIlm al-Ḥadīth. It covers key topics such as the classification of hadith, conditions of authenticity, evaluation of narrators, principles of transmission, and the scholarly criteria used in accepting or rejecting reports.

Distinguished by its clarity, depth, and engagement with classical scholarship, the book bridges introductory learning and advanced hadith study. It is particularly valuable for students preparing to study major hadith collections such as Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, as well as for readers seeking a strong theoretical grounding in hadith methodology.