Evaluation of Selected Fabricated Hadiths in Malaysia-Indonesia through the Art of Matn Criticism

Mohd Aizul bin Yaakob, Muhammad Luthfi bin Mohammad Masruh, Ali Abdul Jalil, Al-Afif Hazmar, Roshimah binti Shamsudin, Khalilullah Amin Ahmad and Dzulfaidhi Hakimie Dzulraidi
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Mohd Aizul bin Yaakob: Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ), 02000 Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia
Muhammad Luthfi bin Mohammad Masruh: Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ), 02000 Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia
Ali Abdul Jalil: Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ), 02000 Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia
Al-Afif Hazmar: Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Madinatun Najah Rengat, Riau 29319, Indonesia
Roshimah binti Shamsudin: Section of Islamic Studies, School of Humanities, 11800 University Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Khalilullah Amin Ahmad: Section of Islamic Studies, School of Humanities, 11800 University Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Dzulfaidhi Hakimie Dzulraidi: Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Malaysia Sabah, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 5067-5074

Abstract: This study investigates the prevalence of fabricated hadiths in Malaysia and Indonesia through the framework of matn (textual) criticism. The central issue addressed is the widespread circulation of false hadiths and the need for systematic methods to identify them. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study employs document analysis to examine selected hadiths commonly propagated in both regions. The analysis identifies five key indicators of fabrication: contradiction with authentic scriptural sources, inconsistency with historical facts, deviation from Shari‘ah principles, irrational content, and exaggerated rewards for minor acts. The findings reinforce the significance of matn criticism as a tool for hadith authentication. It is recommended that rational judgment (ʿAql) be integrated as a complementary evaluative criterion and that public awareness be strengthened to curb the spread of false religious narratives.

Date: 2025
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