Imam Mughaltay’s Critiques in Hadith Jurisprudence In His Book Al-Talwīḥ ilā Sharḥ al-Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaḥīḥ Analysis and Study

Abstract

     This research highlights Imam Mughaltay’s critiques in the field of Hadith jurisprudence as presented in his book Al-Talwīḥ Sharḥ Al-Jāmiʿ Al-Ṣaḥīḥ. It compiles his most significant critiques in this area, categorizes them by subject, and critically examines them while identifying the most accurate or preferable opinions.

     Imam Mughaltay was one of the prominent Hadith scholars of the 8th century AH, known for his distinguished works in the science of narrators (ʿIlm al-Rijāl) and Hadith commentaries. The significance of his critiques in Hadith jurisprudence lies in his esteemed scholarly status and extensive knowledge of Hadith sciences and commentaries. His efforts in explaining the narrations of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī are evident in Al-Talwīḥ, where he compiled valuable insights and beneficial knowledge, presenting critical Hadith-based observations.

     His critiques in Hadith jurisprudence within Al-Talwīḥ amount to 40 instances, distributed across three main topics: (1) critiques related to the derivation of legal rulings, (2) critiques based on Hadith preference and weighing opinions, and (3) critiques concerning Bukhari’s chapter headings (tarājim). This study examines 15 of the most significant examples, analyzing them critically while highlighting the key findings.