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    Ḥadīth scholarship in the 18th century of haramayn : the contribution of Abdullah Ibn Salim al-Basri (d. 1722)
    (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, 2025-08-01) Abdul Kamil; Zacky Khairul Umam
    The 18th century of Islamic history is often claimed as an age of intellectual decline, including in the field of ḥadīth studies. In this period, ḥadīth was commonly positioned by scholars as a foundation of moral guidance and a tool in responding to religious problems. However, as an academic discipline, ḥadīth was perceived to have undergone little to no significant development. This perception has been challenged by recent studies that explore the intellectual networks of 18th-century scholars and highlight the vibrant ḥadīth scholarship in regions such as Yemen and India. Nevertheless, research on the central role of ʿAbd Allāh ibn Sālim al-Baṣrī in preserving and advancing the discipline of ḥadīth in the Haramayn remains limited. Al-Baṣrī was a key figure within the intellectual network of the Haramayn during this period. This thesis specifically examines al-Baṣrī’s contributions to the development of ḥadīth studies in the Haramayn in the 18th century. It explores the broader intellectual dynamics of ḥadīth scholarship during that period. It adopts an intellectual history approach combined with textual analysis. The research methodology encompasses a comprehensive literature review of historical sources and a detailed examination of al-Baṣrī’s works. The findings reveal that al-Baṣrī played a significant role in both preserving and advancing the tradition of ḥadīth scholarship. He not only inherited and transmitted the classical ḥadīth tradition but also actively engaged in teaching, the transmission of isnād, the authorship of ḥadīth works, particularly a commentary on Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, and the critical verification of manuscripts to ensure textual integrity. This study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of ḥadīth studies in the 18th century. By challenging the assumption of intellectual decline, it demonstrates that the period was marked by dynamic developments, including the continuity of transmission practices, deeper engagement with textual understanding, and the emergence of diverse genres of ḥadīth scholarship, as exemplified by al-Baṣrī’s intellectual legacy.