سنن بیہقی میں مغازی کے مباحث اور امام بیہقی کا منھج و اسلوب: تحقیقی مطالعہ

Discussions of Maghāzī in Sunan Beyhaqī and Methodology of Imām Beyhaqi: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

This article delves into the discussions of Maghazi in Sunan Beyhaqi, focusing on the methodology and scholarly approach employed by Imam Beyhaqi. Sunan Beyhaqi, a prominent hadith collection, contains valuable insights into the military campaigns of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) known as Maghazi. Imam Beyhaqi, an esteemed Islamic scholar of the 11th century, not only compiles the narrations of Maghazi but also presents his own distinct methodological approach in assessing their authenticity and reliability. This study analyzes the methodology adopted by Imam Beyhaqi in selecting and evaluating the Maghazi narrations found in Sunan Beyhaqi. It explores the sources utilized by the Imam, highlighting his meticulous scrutiny of chains of transmission and narrators' biographies to ensure the reliability of the reported traditions. Imam Beyhaqi's rigorous approach provides a valuable framework for examining and understanding the historical events surrounding the Maghazi.Furthermore, this abstract delves into the guise employed by Imam Beyhaqi in presenting the Maghazi narrations. It investigates the stylistic and structural aspects of the hadith collection, shedding light on Imam Beyhaqi's efforts to organize and categorize the narrations for easy reference and comprehension. The study also examines the Imam's inclusion of supplementary information, such as geographical details and historical context, to enhance the readers' understanding of the Maghazi narratives.The abstract concludes by emphasizing the significance of  Imam Beyhaqi's methodology and guise in Sunan Beyhaqi's discussions of Maghazi. It highlights the Imam's contributions to the preservation and elucidation of the historical accounts of the Prophet's military campaigns, providing scholars and researchers with a valuable resource for studying this crucial aspect of Islamic history. The abstract encourages further exploration and analysis of Sunan Beyhaqi's treatment of Maghazi, deepening our understanding of Imam Beyhaqi's methodology and its impact on Islamic scholarship.