INDONESIAN HADITH SCHOLARS’ CONTRIBUTION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HADITH AUTHORITY IN MALAY ARCHIPELAGO

Hadith, as Islam’s basic source, necessitates a thorough study to assure its authenticity and veracity. Scholars play an important role in explaining and strengthening the Muslim community’s grasp of hadith. The study looks at the contribution of four scholars to the establishment of hadith authority, namely Muhammad Kasyful Anwar, Muhammad Syuhudi Ismail, Ali Mustafa Yaqub, and Shamsuddin Siddiq. To investigate the perspectives and contributions of these four figures, descriptive analysis and a qualitative approach were applied. All data were gathered through a review of the literature and analyzed with ATLAS.ti software version 23.1.2.0. The findings show that these intellectuals made a difference through their ideas, works, and tangible legacies. The study concludes that the contributions of scholars are critical in upholding the authority, holiness, and validity of Islamic teachings. This study provides a thorough knowledge of the role of scholars in creating and expanding Muslim communities’ understanding of hadith. The findings of this study are likely to contribute to the advancement of hadith studies and religious understanding in hadith.