A Research Study on Imam Shu'bah’s Narrations from Mudalliseen through 'An'anah Transmission

امام شعبہ ؒ کی مدلسین سے مروی معنعن روایات کا تحقیقی جائزہ

Abstract

This research study investigates the narrations of Imam Shu'bah bin al-Hajjaj from mudalliseen (narrators known for tadlees) transmitted through the method of 'an'anah (a transmission technique where narrators use vague terms like "from" instead of explicitly stating direct hearing). Imam Shu'bah is widely regarded as one of the most prominent early Islamic scholars of Hadith, known for his rigorous criticism of narrators and commitment to maintaining the integrity of Hadith transmission. The study specifically examines how Imam Shu'bah addressed narrations originating from mudalliseen and conveyed using 'an'anah, which often raises concerns regarding the reliability and authenticity of such transmissions due to potential ambiguity in the chain of narrators. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of Imam Shu'bah's approach to the science of Hadith criticism, focusing on the reliability of mudalliseen and the specific conditions under which their narrations were accepted or rejected. It also sheds light on how the use of 'an'anah affects the evaluation of the chain of transmission and its authenticity. Through a critical analysis of various narrations attributed to Imam Shu'bah, the study assesses the overall reliability of these narrations and their implications for Hadith sciences, thereby contributing to the broader understanding of the methodologies employed in Hadith criticism.