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The science of ‘Ilal al-Had?th is a vital branch of ‘Ul?m al-Had?th, with numerous key works in the field. One frequently cited work is Al-‘Ilal al-Sagh?r by al-Tirmiz?, traditionally classified under ‘Ilal al-Had?th. However, its structure and discussion raise questions about whether it fits better within U??l al-Had?th. This study compares Al-‘Ilal al-Sagh?r with Al-Tamy?z by Muslim bin al-?ajj?j to determine its proper classification. Using a qualitative approach, it employs document and content analysis as primary methods. Findings suggest that Al-‘Ilal al-Sagh?r aligns more with U??l al-Had?th as it primarily discusses fundamental concepts, including narrator classification, hadith terminology, and methodology in sanad evaluation. Conversely, Al-Tamy?z is more suited to ‘Ilal al-Had?th due to its in-depth examination of errors in sanad and hadith texts. This study clarifies the distinction between U??l al-Had?th and ‘Ilal al-Had?th, offering better classification frameworks for teaching and scholarly reference.
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