Elucidation and Criticism on the Hadith of Jihad

Abstract

This study aims to understand and apply the hadith of jihad in accordance with the demands and objectives of the Sharia, both from the aspect of sharia and criticism of the hadith of jihad, up to its implementation now. The method of takhrij hadith is used by inventorying the hadith of jihad, then confirming it to its original source and classifying the sanad and matan to determine the quality, quantity, backrest, and its elucidation. The instructions of the hadith studied regarding jihad in terms of war are not generally accepted, and they only apply in a state of war. Hadith about jihad in terms of quality: Shahih, aspect of quantity: ahad aziz, backrest aspect: marfu, and aspects of tathbiq: maqbul and mamul. The implementation of the hadith about jihad now includes jihad which is not identified with war, yet identified with the propagation of Islamic teachings, the teaching of Sharia Science, good deeds, society welfare and so forth. Keywords—elucidation; criticism; hadith; jihad