Authenticity Of Hadith Research Articles

Korupsi dalam Perspektif Hadis Imam Bukhari

Corrupt behavior has developed into a serious and destructive problem throughout the world, affecting many countries, including Indonesia. In the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, corrupt behavior is described as narrated by Sahih Bukhari number 3196. This hadith discusses corruption in the form of taking other people's rights and this hadith is one of the hadiths that can help people avoid corrupt behavior. This research uses qualitative methods based on library research, books, journals, and scriptures. This research is based on the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and strengthened by the thoughts of Yusuf al-Qardhawi. This research aims to find out how the hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari No. 3196 regarding corruption is understood according to Yusuf al-Qaradawi thoughts, analyzing the factors influencing corruption and how efforts are made to prevent corruption based on hadith analysis. With this, this research reveals that this hadith is an authentic hadith which has no defects and according to Yusuf al-Qaradawi the hadith is not only interpreted textually but also by looking at the context. Then, the corruption that occurs in Indonesia is largely influenced by human resources who have minimal understanding of corruption, lack of economics, and misappropriation of responsibility. Lastly, prevention efforts that can be carried out include optimizing the public's moral and ethical education regarding corruption awareness and strengthening the law regarding corruption in Indonesia.

Orientalist Studies on the Authenticity of Prophetic Hadiths

This article focuses on analyzing Orientalist arguments against hadith in the phase of Western skepticism. In this study, hadith is the subject and the main basis of discussion. The progress of Islamic civilization in the past has been an attraction for orientalists in studying Islam to subjugate Islamic civilization. This made hadith one of the targets of the orientalists' studies since it is one of the sources of Islamic epistemology. The skepticism of the early generation of orientalists claimed that hadith is a collection of anecdotes. This description will be explained using the library research method, focusing on the argumentation of orientalists in the phase of Western skepticism. The author analyses the data using content analysis. The author finds that there is a misunderstanding in the argumentation of the early generation of orientalists, and the argumentation is weak in terms of methodological and historical truth.

RECTIFYING THE UNDERSTANDING AGAINST THE CONCEPT OF ‘ADALAH AL-SAHABAH

This research attempts to rectify the concept of 'adalah al-sahabah. There is some agreement among Islamic scholars, especially among the hadith reviewers, that all the Prophet’s Companions were fair. An additional agreement arose from that agreement that it was not permissible to criticize the integrity and characters of the Prophet's Companions as hadith narrators. However, some Companions are presumed to have committed unsavory and inappropriate actions. So, defending this argument becomes problematic; even the Qur'an and Hadith describe some as hypocritical and wicked. This article aims to unravel this problem by rectifying the concept of 'adalah al-sahabah and considering a historical approach in the 1st-9th H centuries related to the Companions' position as hadith transmission. Islamic scholars debate the concept of 'adalah al-sahabah, and there are limitations to understanding a theoretical review of Companions. The study results revealed that not all people who lived during the time of the Prophet can be called the Prophet's Companions. If all of them were called companions and there was no strictness in categorizing the concept rigorously, it would cause polemics among Islamic scholars. The narrator in transmission hadith must be guaranteed fairness according to credibility and contradicting the essential concept of fairness ('adalah) or its companion (al-sahabah). Therefore, the notion of 'adalah al-sahabah should not be seen in general but in a particular context of hadith transmission. However, constant discussion of historical facts is necessary. It opens up the possibility of new findings regarding the selection of authentic hadith narrators based on the concept of 'adalah al-sahabah.

التأويلات الخاطئة لحديث الافتراق وأثرها في نشوء التطرف

This study is summed up by clarifying an important issue related to the hadith of separation, which has preoccupied many researchers, past and present, between confirming this hadith and a statement that negates it. It has addressed an important aspect, which is that the wrong interpretation of the problems contained in hadith’s words is the reason for its rejection in the past and what caused much reliance on it. Some extremists regard it as a legal document, interpreting its words according to their whims. The problems mentioned in the hadith have been narrowed down, and the correct position and the true intention consistent with the foundations of our faith and Islamic thought, which are far from extremism and infidelity, have been clarified. Then I explained the criticism of many scholars of the wording of the hadith, ancient and modern, and the important result that I reached through this research is that the hadith of separation is an authentic hadith and it is according to the condition of Imam Muslim, even if they did not see it in his Sahih, but the wording contained in the hadith must be interpreted according to its true meaning, which was intended by the Prophet. May God bless him and grant him peace, away from infidelity, immorality, and extremism. As for the research methodology, the researcher will use the inductive approach to extrapolate everything related to the Hadith of Separation in its chain of transmission and text, and then the descriptive and analytical approach to clarify the true meaning of the wording of the Hadith of Separation in a way that is consistent with the foundations of our faith and far from extremism and fanaticism. The importance of this study lies in showing that the wrong interpretation of the words of the hadith of separation leads to extremism and fanaticism, and that the interpretation is consistent with the foundations of the Islamic faith, which is that the words of the hadith do not give us the right to judge violators as being in Hell.

THE MORAL OBJECTIVES OF DRESS IN THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET SAHIH AL-BUKHARI IS A MODEL

Since dress is an essential aspect of identity in human societies, and a badge that indicates belonging to national and religious principles, the issue of dress has been extremely important across times and places in human customs and customs. The Sunnah of the Prophet paid attention to this aspect and established in its rulings a purposeful dimension that indicates the level of morals, chivalry, modesty and virtue of the people. Through the emblem of clothing and adornment, to the extent that these values are preserved, the emblem of these principles becomes clear, and to the extent of negligence, these values disappear and may even die. Dress is considered the translated image of the behavior of individuals and groups and an expressive sign of belonging Through the above: This study came to shed light on the most important legal objectives of clothing through the most important and most authentic hadith sources, which is Sahih AlBukhari. Because this book was distinguished by acceptance and interest among the scholars of the nation, Imam Ibn Hajar said about it that “it enjoyed - from its author - a great deal of highlighting the jurisprudence of hadiths. Al-Bukhari’s intention was not only to narrate, but he was keen to show the wise jokes and the great jurisprudential benefits” (Al-Asqalani 1/8- 1379). In order to give scientific praise to this book, the aim of this study was to: extract these jokes and benefits that represent jurisprudential objectives from the collection of hadiths that he arranged under the headings of multiple chapters included in the book Al-Libas in Sahih. In order for these purposes to be a solution to many of the problems that revolve around the custom of dress, and to correct the concepts that in many of its manifestations among people, some of them have deviated to the point of exaggeration from one point of view, and from another point of view they have gone to the point of neglecting the values of morals, chivalry, and modesty related to the dress code. And decorations

A Novel Hadith Authentication Mobile System for Android and Ios Phones With Arabic to English Language Translation

This paper endeavors to create a groundbreaking Hadith authentication mobile system providing Arabic to Malay translation for Android and IOS devices. The background highlights the importance of Hadith in Islamic tradition and the challenges Malay-speaking Muslims face in accessing authentic Hadith resources. The problem statement underscores the language barrier, authenticity concerns, and the lack of comprehensive mobile solutions. The paper’s objectives encompass developing the mobile system, implementing authentication criteria, offering user-friendly features, and enhancing access to authentic Hadith sources. The paper’s significance lies in providing access to authentic Hadith, promoting authentication, and empowering the Malay-speaking Muslim community. The scope includes essential app features and authentication algorithms, while limitations pertain to language support, authentication variability, resource constraints, translation nuances, and continuous updates. This paper aspires to bridge the gap in Hadith accessibility and contribute to a deeper understanding of Islamic tradition among Malay-speaking Muslims. This paper explores the issue of Hadith authentication and scrutiny, focusing on critical scholars’ impressions and the standard used by Hadith compilers. The system uses a client-server architecture and combines web and mobile technologies for administrative and public access. The web interface uses Springboot for Java, while the mobile interface uses React Native for cross-platform applications. The system communicates through rest services and is validated using statistical analysis. The paper also translates authentic Hadith from Arabic to Malay language.

Batı Afrika’da Osmanlı Tefsir Geleneğinin Etkisi: Abdullah b. Fûdî’nin Ziyâ’ü’t-Te’vîl adlı Eserinde Molla Güranî’nin Gāyetü’l-emânî’nin Rolünün Analizi

The intellectual influence of the Ottoman Empire in West Africa has often been overlooked despite its vastness and significant contributions to Islamic studies. This study aims to shed light on this intersection by examining the relationship between Abdullah b. Fodio’s (d. 1245/1829) Ḍiyāʾ al-taʾwīl fī maʿān-al-tanzīl and Mollā al-Gūrānī’s (d. 893/1488) Ghāyat al-amānī fī tafsīr al-Kalām al-Rabbānī. Abdullah b. Fodio, a scholar of the renowned 19th-century Sokoto Caliphate, and Molla al-Gūrānī, a prominent 15th-century Ottoman Shaykh al-Islam, were both influential Qur’anic exegetes who held significant political roles during their respective periods. Despite recent studies on their individual works, the intersection between their writings demands further attention. Through content analysis, thematic analysis, and comparative analysis, this study explored the role al-Gūrānī’s work played in the formation of Ibn Fodio’s work’s content and methodology. By delving into various themes of their works, we reveal that Ibn Fodio greatly benefited from al-Gūrānī’s commentaries, considering them on par with those of renowned scholars such as Ibn al-ʿArabī (d. 543/1148), al-Bayḍāwī (d. 685/1286), and al-Thaʿālibī (d. 875/1471). Ibn Fodio’s tafsir adeptly incorporated al-Gūrānī’s perspectives across various subjects and accorded significant value to his assessments of hadith authenticity. Nevertheless, Ibn Fodio, due to his distinct approach and priorities, selectively employed al-Gūrānī’s work in matters relating to fiqh, despite citing his istinbāṭ of uṣūl al-fiqh. While Ibn Fodio benefited from al-Gūrānī’s judgments on qirāʾāt, he did not uniformly adopt his approach. Both scholars adhered to the Ashʿarī theological tradition, resulting in doctrinal similarities, with Ibn Fodio occasionally directly quoting from al-Gūrānī’s work. On ishārī exegesis, while neither of them subscribed to its excessive form, Ibn Fodio included some interpretations omitted by al-Gūrānī. We speculated that Ibn Fodio sought al-Gūrānī’s work as a valuable source due to its richness, utilising it as a corrective tool for his other major sources, such as al-Bayḍāwī. By uncovering this link between Ibn Fodio and al-Gūrānī, this study contributes to the field of tafsir history, providing new insights into the intersection between the Ottoman tafsir tradition and the Sokoto tafsir tradition.

Al-Tariff in Illustrating the Weakness of the Humor of the Companion Al-Nuaiman bin Amr

This research focuses on studying the hadiths that mention the light-hearted situations of the esteemed companion Al-Nuaiman bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) until he became known for it. The aim is to purify the record of this esteemed companion from the falsely attributed hadiths through tracing the hadiths in the collections of Sunnah. The research adopts both the inductive and deductive methodologies. The findings of this research indicate that there is no authentic hadith about the joking and humor of the honored companion Al-Nuaiman bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him), except for one hadith related to his act of pretending to be a fortune teller, transmitted through a connected chain. One of the significant recommendations of the research is to pay attention to the lesser-known companions by tracking their biographies and studying what is attributed to them, as well as working on purifying the biographical books from what has been widely spread but is not authentic.

The Role of Women and the Contextualization of Peace in Modern Times: Analysis on Hadith Perspective

Muslim women have been acknowledged for their huge contributions in building community, serving society, and promoting peace as reported in Hadith literature and Sīrah Nabawiyyah. This study aims to highlight related Hadiths concerning women and their roles in promoting peace, particularly from two authentic Hadith collections: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhāri and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim. This study also intends to present ontology visualisation of the collected Hadiths concerning women and peace. It focuses on how the Hadith describes the concept of peace in relation to women, and how women can practice her rights in building and maintaining peace. As a qualitative study, there are different approaches applied in determining the relationship between women and peace. First, gathering Hadiths into several themes related to peace by applying the thematic approach. Second, is the ontological mapping approach which aims in building and exhibit the relationship between women and peace, from the Hadith perspective. Third, an analytical approach is applied in order to analyze historical, logical, and contextual aspects of the related Hadiths. The finding shows that though the number of Hadiths concerning women and peace might be limited, those related Hadiths give a massive impact, particularly on women, and all mankind.

Tirmizî'nin el-Câmiʿu’ṣ-Ṣaḥîḥ Eserinde Hadisleri Tercih Metodu: Siyer Bâbı Örneği

Tirmidhī's al-Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaḥīḥ is considered to be one of the most important books in the Kutub al-Sittah. He asked questions about the hadiths and their ilal (the unclear, hidden problematic defects of the narration) that includes in his book to important muhaddith of his period such as Abū Zur'a al-Rāzī (d. 264/878), al-Bukhārī (d. 256/870), and al-Dārimī (d. 255/869) and mentioned these questions in his book. After complied his book, Tirmidhī sent it to many different regions and gained the appreciation of famous scholars there. He pointed to the reliability of his work when he said, "Whoever has this book in his house means there is a Prophet speaking in his house." Tirmidhī is a scholar who has distinguished very well the defects that harm the authenticity of hadith and are difficult to detect, and who has made important contributions to the science of ilal. With his works in the field of ilal, he showed that he was a strong critic of hadith. In his most important work, al-Jāmiʿu ṣ-Ṣaḥīḥ, he demonstrated his deep knowledge in this field by making preferences between narrations. This study aims to contribute to revealing this aspect of Tirmidhī. Every author writes his book for a purpose. He reveals this purpose through the methods that he follows. In this sense, revealing the methods followed by an author in writing his book means revealing his purpose. Tirmidhī composited his book according to the fiqh chapters and first mentioned the hadith that was in dispute or hadith with a problem and then mentioned the saheeh narration. Islamic scholars who have studied the methods of hadith books have mentioned many different methods that Tirmidhī used in his book. Repetition of hadiths, his specialization in the text and sanad, including jarh and ta'dīl information about the narrators, stating the degree of authenticity of the hadith, and touching upon the opinions of different sects and scholars about the hadith are some of these methods. This study examines Tirmidhī's methodology regarding the criteria according to which he prefers hadiths with a special focus on the chapter of Siyar. The primary sources were the commentaries on al-Jāmiʿu al-Ṣaḥīḥ and the books of ilal, cerh, and taʿdīl. Among these commentaries are ʿAriżat al-Aḥwadhī fī sharḥ al-Tirmidhī by Abū Bakr Ibn al-ʿArabī (d. 543/1148), al-Kashmirī's (d. 1933), al-Arfu al-Shazi Sharh al-Ṣaḥīḥ al-Tirmidhī, and al-Mubārakfūrī's (d. 1934) Tuḥfat al-aḥwazī bi-sharḥi Jāmiʿi al-Tirmidhī. As for the Ilāl type of sources, the first one is al-Tirmidhī's (d. 279/892) al-ʿIlāl al-Ṣaġīr, followed by Ahmad b. Ḥanbal's (d. 241/855) Kitāb al-ʿIlāl wa maʿrifat al-ricāl. On the subject of Jarh and Ta'dīl, Ibn Abū Hātim al-Rāzī's (d. 327/938) al-Jarh wa't-Ta'dīl was consulted. Seventy hadiths were mentioned in the chapter of siyar, which we will discuss. These hadiths were analyzed one by one to determine the reasons for Tirmidhī's preference among the hadiths, and it was seen that he made a preference for 8 hadiths in the Siyar section. As an example of these, he has mentioned the unclear, hidden problematic defects of al-Bahṭarī's narration from Salmān al-Fārisī due to the incompleteness of the narration and preferred the other complete narrations. Another example is that he accepted the narration about the distribution of the spoils through 'Abdullah b. 'Umar because its narrators were thika', and he did not prefer the narration of Mujammi' b. Jariyah, Ibn 'Abbas, and Abu 'Amrah because they were weak and unknown narrators. As a result, we can say that when he prefers hadiths, he takes into account whether they are muttaasıl, munkati', marfū, mawquf, Ṣaḥīḥ or weak, or whether they can be acted upon in terms of fiqh.

Hadith Critics Categories in The Selection of Hadith Narrators: A Comparative Analysis

The abundance of scholarly approaches within the field of hadith studies, particularly disciplines like the science of criticism and verification (jarh wa ta’dil), utilized for classifying the authenticity of a hadith, underscores the significance of discerning between the soundness of the content (matn) and the reliability of the chain of narrators (sanad). In response to this phenomenon, hadith scholars have undertaken comprehensive critical examinations encompassing both the matn and sanad without neglecting their interrelationship. Within the realm of hadith scholarship, the evaluation of the sanad serves as a yardstick for assessing the validity of a hadith, whereby the authenticity of the sanad, untainted by disparagement (jarh), plays a pivotal role in determining the reliability of the hadith. In this study, a quantitative methodology has been employed as supplementary data for a library-based research approach. This choice is justified by the existence of disparate viewpoints among categories of hadith critics, which contribute to the determination of hadith authenticity. Each category of hadith critic adheres to specific criteria when ascertaining the soundness of a hadith. Accordingly, this article delves into an in-depth exploration of the different groups of critics of hadith narrators. The aim is to caution against hastily passing judgments on potentially weak hadiths, preventing their outright dismissal or preclusion as sources of legal evidence (dalil syari).

The Relationship Between Prophetic Hadith and Intellect: A Critical Examination of the Scholarly Discourse

If the authenticity of a Hadith is uncertain and contradicts intellect, it can be deemed weak. However, if a Hadith is deemed authentic by Hadith scholars, two distinct theories emerge among Muslim scholars. The first theory argues that a correct Hadith never opposes the intellect. According to this perspective, a sound and clear intellect will never contradict an authentic Hadith. In contrast, the second theory posits that a prophetic Hadith should be considered weak if it conflicts with intellect. The study employs analytical and library research methods, drawing on a range of scholarly works including books, academic articles, and writings by Muslim scholars. The findings of this paper indicate that a Hadith, narrated through a strong chain of narrators tracing back to the Prophet, cannot inherently contradict the intellect. However, if a Hadith contradicts sound intellect, it can serve as a valid reason to question its authenticity and consider it weak. Through a comprehensive analysis of the scholarly discourse, this study provides a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Hadith and intellect and how Islam values the intellect. It underscores the importance of rigorous authentication processes, emphasizing the need to consider the reliability of the Hadith chain and the principles of intellectual reasoning when assessing the strength or weakness of a prophetic Hadith.

Re-evaluating the Authenticity of Hadith on the Shariah Ruling of Female Circumcision in Malaysia

Abstract The practice of female circumcision in Malaysia has been heavily criticized for being like the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa. This criticism started from the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 2018, organized by the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR), which called on Malaysia to stop the practice of female circumcision. Among the accusations made were that the practice of female circumcision was merely a tradition and not a religious requirement. In addition, they denied the authority of the hadith used as evidence for the legitimization of female circumcision, claiming that they were weak and lacked authority. Therefore, this study aims to reassess and re-evaluate the validity and authority of the hadith used as evidence for the legitimization of female circumcision. This study uses a qualitative method, employing historical-textual analysis, to analyze the opinions of hadith scholars regarding the sanad (Transmission) and matan (Text) of the hadith. The results of this study found that the hadith regarding female circumcision has various pathways that can support each other and can be upgraded to hasan li ghayrihi. In conclusion, this study found that the hadith used as evidence for the legitimization of female circumcision is authoritative, thereby affirming that this practice is part of Islamic law.

The Role of Muslimah as Agents of Change in the Middle of a Morality Emergency: Study of Takhrij and Syarah Hadith

This study aims to discuss the hadith about shalihah women. This study uses a qualitative approach by applying a descriptive-analytical method. The formal object of this research is the science of hadith, while the material object is the hadith about pious women in the history of Muslim No. 1467. The results and discussion of this study indicate that the status of the hadith is of hasan quality, in which this hadith is the same as the authentic hadith, that is, it can be used as evidence. This study concludes that the hadith narrated by Muslim No. 1467. is relevant to be used as a motivation for women to always look after izzah and iffah to make themselves included in the group of pious women amid a morality emergency.

SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON HADITH AUTHENTICATION BETWEEN YEAR 2000 TO 2021

This article presents the findings of a systematic literature review (SLR) on the topic of hadith authentication from publications indexed by Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) from year 2000 until 2021. The selection of literature was done by searching for articles related to hadith authentication which initially collected 107 articles. This number the was reduced to 37 only after the screening process eliminating duplicate studies and those that did not pertain to the theme of this study. The research is carried out in three stages: the first is planning, the second is carrying out the analysis, and the third is reporting the findings. A systematic literature review on this issue is highly intriguing, and it is essential to do so in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic and to identify its deficiencies so that it may be improved by other researchers.

ضعیف حدیث کی معرفت و حجیت تحقیقی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ

The basis of the religion of Islam is the Prophetic Hadith as well as the Holy Quran. Therefore, Allah SWT has arranged for the protection of the Holy Quran as well as the hadith of the Prophet and he created such scholars and muhaddith who worked hard day and night not only to point out the weak and fabricated traditions but also to convey authentic hadith to the Ummah. In fact, such a hadith is said to be weak, which does not meet the conditions of sahih. In terms of weakness, there are different grades and levels of weak hadith, among which the most severe is the name of "Modhoo`". It is not permissible to act on traditions with severe weakness, everyone agrees on this. The difference is whether a less weak tradition can be followed? so there are three different opinions of scholars about this; One is that weak hadith is absolutely valid, be it in terms of rules or virtues. The second opinion is completely opposite to this that a weak hadith is absolutely not valid for proof, be it in terms of rulings or virtues. The third opinion is that a weak hadith is an authority in virtues, not in rules, with a few conditions. According to me second opinion is preferable.

Revitalisasi Nilai-Nilai Khitbah Didalam Hadis Sebagai Upaya Menjaga Kemuliaan Perempuan (Analisis Hadis Tematik)

The values of khitbah contained in authentic hadith are indeed important to study. Remembering the khitbah here is the process before the consent qabul occurs in marriage. Whereas marriage is a very strong bond and the longest worship in life, therefore as Muslims we must follow the guidance of the Prophet, remembering that Rasulullah SAW is our example. Making the values in this hadith very important, steps must be taken to revitalize these values. One of them is by analyzing several hadiths which explain the terms and conditions of khitbah in Islam. For this study the authors used qualitative methods with thematic study analysis. The author’s object is to discuss the values in the hadith and how to maintain the glory of women. Where the results of this literature research explain that the purpose of the prophet’s hadiths is to glorify women and not even be rigid in providing protection for the rights and obligations of husbands and wives.

NAQD AS-SANAD : METODOLOGI VALIDASI HADITS SHAHIH

Hadith is one source of Islamic law that has its privileges. This specialty lies in the narration system (sanad) implemented by hadith scholars to validate the validity (truth) of a hadith. The system was formulated by scholars by looking at the continuity of the sanad, the credibility of a narrator, and avoiding defects (syaz and 'illat). This paper aims to see how the urgency of the method of criticizing the credibility of a hadith narrator (Naqdus sanad) is to obtain an authentic hadith.

سؤالات الإمام الترمذي للإمام أبي زرعة من خلال كتاب جامع الترمذي

Al-Suʾālat (The Questions) is the book in which the Muhaddith records the answers of one of the imams of hadith to the issues he was asked about in the science of hadith. This research delves into the fascinating realm of scholarly exchange within the science of hadith. Just as Abu Dawud posed questions to Imam Ahmad and Al-Hakim sought answers from Al-Daraqutni, "The Questions" focuses on the queries of Imam Muhammad ibn Isa al-Tirmidhi to his esteemed mentor, Abu Zur’a. These inquiries, embedded within the fabric of their scholarly discourse, are captured in this study. The research presents six questions, with five pertaining to the authenticity of hadiths and one centered around a specific narrator. The primary objective is to shed light on these questions and provide insights into Imam Abu Zur’a's responses. Employing a research and analysis methodology, the study culminates in a comprehensive account of the answers offered by Imam Abu Zur’a to Imam Al-Tirmidhi's inquiries.

An Introduction to Islamic Literary Theory: A Conceptual Framework for High School Students

This article is concerned with introducing a new analytical tool for high school students. Islamic literary theory uses an Islamic lens in the study and analysis of literature and cultural productions. It is an empowerment theory that seeks to provide morally-centric emancipatory perspectives grounded in the teachings of the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. Empowerment theories are concerned with improving the human condition. Islamic literary theory attempts to do this through analyzing texts and discussing Islamic and common sense (fitra) solutions to determine how the human condition can be elevated personally, socially and spiritually. Islamic literary theory uses Islamic principles to critique cultural productions. It seeks to describe and analyze not only the ways in which certain literature reinforces the narrative of secularism and immorality but also how other literature promotes emancipatory and Islamocentric ideas that make the world a better place. It is concerned with exploring how personal, family and micro and macro social life confront problems and achieve transformation through offering insights based on Islam. The Islamic worldview rests on the notion that the individual is in a state of constant struggle from worldly encounters in which s/he must make a choice to act and speak morally and ethically in line with Qur’anic tenets to achieve success in the next life. Islamic literary theory in part critiques how individuals and groups are distracted from their true purpose in life. Texts are analyzed using the Qur’an and authentic hadith to discover in what ways individuals and groups freely, forgetfully or coercively commit wrongs against themselves and others. This paper discusses the emergence of Islamic literary theory as a critical lens for high school students. Furthermore, it discusses its historical foundation and purpose and it provides a conceptual framework for its application.