THE ROLE OF THE REASON FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE HADITH IN DEDUCING LEGAL RULINGS: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

دور سبب ورود الحديث في استنباط الأحكام الشرعية: دراسة تحليلية

Abstract

It is well known that the holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (SAAW) are foundations of Islamic legislation and community building. Muslims have resorted to these (Quran and Sunnah) since the beginning of Islam to the present day. The Sunnah of the Prophet is either clarified, confirmed, or explanatory of the Holy Qur’an. So, paying attention to the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAAW) is paying attention to the holy Qur’an and preserving the Sunnah is preserving the holy Qur’an. Therefore, considering the importance of the Sunnah of the Prophet, to study and know the science of “sabab wurud al-hadith” is one of the most important and noble sciences of hadith. Hence, considering the important role of Sunnah the scholars of the Salaf paid great attention to “Sadab wurud al-hadith”. This research attempts to address what the “sabab wurud al-hadith” is, what its divisions are, what the benefits of knowing it are, especially what the role of it in deducing legal rulings in Islamic legal system. This research adopted analytical method in its attempt to answer the questions. One of the most important findings of the research is that, considering the large number of works in the hadiths of the Prophet, the collection and classification in case of the “sabab wurud” still need new additions. The “sabab wurud al-hadith” should be attended not only in one style, but also in many styles.