The methodology of Al-Khatib Al-Baghdadi in his book “Al-Kifayah fi illm al-Riwayah”

Abstract

This research is entitled: "Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi's Methodology in His Book "Al-Kifaya fi Ilm al-Riwayah" (Sufficient in the Science of Hadith). Its aim is to study the methodology followed by al-Khatib al-Baghdadi in this important book on the science of hadith, while explaining how to benefit from this methodology in the present era. This contributes to guiding specialists in the science of hadith to the methods of authorship in this field, especially those with extensive experience in this field, and how to benefit from them. Hence the importance of this study. I divided its content into three sections, concluding with the following key findings: 1- Al-Khatib combined memorization and understanding, which established his solid footing in the science of hadith. 2- Al-Kifaya fi Ilm al-Riwayah is considered a fundamental principle of the science of hadith, as it addresses the foundations, rules, and laws of hadith narration. What distinguishes it is that his statements are supported by chains of transmission, and it is full of detailed explanations of its issues. 3- Al-Khatib organized the book "Al-Kifaya" into chapters. 4- Al-Khatib used the method of rooting and codification in the science of hadith. Indeed, he was one of the pioneers in this field. 5- Al-Khatib's approach can be utilized in the present era by applying it to scientific foundations and hadith studies, the ethics of scientific research, systematic constructive criticism, digital media, and technology.