

Encyclopedia of Canonical Hadith
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Encyclopedia of Canonical Hadith by G.H.A. Juynboll is a comprehensive scholarly work that explores the origins, transmission, and authenticity of canonical hadith—the sayings and actions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. Juynboll, a renowned Islamicist and hadith scholar, critically examines the isnad (chain of transmission) and matn (textual content) of hadith using historical and textual analysis. The book provides an in-depth study of the major hadith collections, such as those of al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, al-Tirmidhi, al-Nasa’i, and Ibn Majah, and investigates the role of early hadith scholars, forgers, and transmitters in shaping the Islamic tradition. Juynboll applies his pioneering isnad-cum-matn analysis to trace the historical development of hadith transmission and to assess their reliability. This encyclopedia is an essential resource for academics, historians, and students of Islamic studies, offering critical insights into the formation of hadith literature and its role in shaping Islamic law and theology. Juynboll’s work is especially valuable for those interested in the historical authenticity and methodological study of hadith.