Hadith and Orientalism

Question 1

Basic arguments

Answer 1

The point that distinguishes muslim from non-muslim examination of hadith is the question whether or not Muhamed SWS occupied a central position in the 6-7th century.

Western studies are skeptical that the sunnah is an early reliable source of islamic legal doctrines

Question 2

Ignaz Goldziher

Answer 2

-says that most hadith are questionable,
-younger companions relayed more than older companions,
- isnad does not prove the hadith
-many hadith contradict each other
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Question 3

Joseph Schacht

Answer 3

Second major attack following that of his teacher, Goldziher

Question 4

Sanad Analysis of a single tradition

Answer 4

fully developed by Juynboll in his book.
This method was further developed by Joseph Van Ess

Sanad-Cum-Matn analysis
-sanad alaysis of a single traditions espoused with analytical comparison of matns attached to sanads, to provide accurate information on the transmission