A critical analysis of prophetic narrations mentioned in KAFA JAKIM's'Aqīdah textbooks

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 hadīths quoted in the textbook that require further attentive verification. This study seeks to verify the status of the hadīth mentioned in the "Aqīdah textbook in the eyes of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jama'ah scholars. This is because "Aqīda 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-hādīth will be applied to verify the status of the hadīths. This study reveals that there are six hadīths mentioned in the "Aqīdah textbook and the status of 3 of them are problematic. The origin of one of these hadīths isunknown while two of them are not properly narrated. This study also suggests the establishment of a committee or panel that is comprised of hadīth scholars/experts from the local universities in order to makesureall hādīths mentioned in the textbooks would adhere to the prescribed standards.