Unique Singularity Authenticity Reasoning Approach in Dealing with Multiple Divergent Narrations from Original Hadith Narrator’s Wordings: A Theoretical Study of Select Models in Abu Naeem Al-Asfahani’s Book Hulyat Al-Awliyaa

Abstract

The study aims to elucidate the methodology of dealing with secondary hadith narrations with divergent transmission from primary narrator’s wording, whether through dispelling ignorance about the primary narrator or identifying authentic reliable indicators of the Hadith. The inductive analytical-critical approaches were adopted. The study consists of an introduction, four sections and a conclusion.  The introduction defines differences between dispelling ignorance about primary narrator and identifying aspects of Hadith authenticity. Section one examines transmission divergence in Abdul Aziz bin Abi Ruwad’s Hadith: "A man should not approach two people having private conversation except with permission." Section two explores Mansur bin Mu'tamir transmission divergence in the Hadith: "If patience were a person, it would be noble." Section three deals with Suhail bin Abi Saleh’s transmission deviation in the Hadith: "Allah’s cause delegation comprises three: the pilgrim, the Umrah performer, and the warrior in Allah’s cause." Section four addresses transmission in Abdul Malik bin Shuaib bin Al-Laith’s Hadith on Quraish tribe: They exhibited four traits." The study findings showed that a skilled narrator unique approach led to dispelling ignorance about them in what should be identified as authentic.