Ibn Rajab’s Position on Deficiencies in Juristic Transmission in the Hanbali School through His Book Fatḥ al-Bārī:An Inductive and Analytical Study

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines Ibn Rajab’s position on deficiencies in juristic transmission within the Hanbali school through his book Fatḥ al-Bārī. It defines deficiency and transmission in both linguistic and technical terms, explains the concept of deficiencies in juristic transmission, and introduces Ibn Rajab, highlighting his scholarly prominence, high status, and the praise he received from scholars. It also introduces Ibn Rajab’s Fatḥ al-Bārī and explains his methodology therein, particularly his well-known efforts in accurately establishing and verifying transmitted reports.

The study also identifies general principles and guidelines that should be observed when transmitting the statements of scholars. The fundamental assumption concerning the companions of Imam Ahmad who transmitted his statements is that their transmission was characterized by accuracy, integrity, and soundness.

The study examines juristic issues involving deficiencies in transmission within the Hanbali school as presented in Ibn Rajab’s Fatḥ al-Bārī. It analyzes these deficiencies by presenting the statements of relevant scholars and clarifying the position taken regarding them.