A Critical Analysis of Prophetic Narrations Mentioned in KAFA JAKIM’s‘ Aq?dah Textbooks

Abdul Latef bin Alhadri* and Muhamad Rozaimi bin Ramle
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Abdul Latef bin Alhadri*: Department at Al-Madinah International University, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhamad Rozaimi bin Ramle: Department of Islamic Studies, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak Malaysia

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2018, 1264-1271 Special Issue: 6

Abstract: The introduction of Quranic and Fardhu Ain courses (Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardhu Ain (KAFA) by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) is an effort to produce a generation that is moulded by the teachings of Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah. However, there are specific ?ad?ths quoted in the textbook that require further attentive verification. This study seeks to verify the status of the ?ad?th mentioned in the ‘Aq?dah textbook in the eyes of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jama’ah scholars. This is because ‘Aq?da his the most important subject in Islamic studies.This research is a qualitative research which uses data analysis method, where allthe data and information obtained will be analysed using descriptive method. The method of takhrijal-??d?th will be applied to verify the status of the ?ad?ths. This study reveals that there are six ?ad?ths mentioned in the ‘Aq?dah textbook and the status of 3 of them are problematic. The origin of one of these ?ad?ths isunknown while two of them are not properly narrated. This study also suggests the establishment of a committee or panel that is comprised of ?ad?th scholars/experts from the local universities in order to makesureall ??d?ths mentioned in the textbooks would adhere to the prescribed standards.

Keywords: Aqīdah; Textbooks; KAFA; JAKIM; Takhrij; Hadis. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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