In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) How were Ahadith recorded at the time of the Prophet (Peace and blessings upon him)?

(09:54) How did Hadith literature develop into the canonical collections we know today?

(15:54) Are Ahadith less reliable than the Qur'an due to later compilation?

(19:57) Is written word always more reliable than oral transmission?

(23:37) How can we be certain that Bukhari and Muslim are reliable?

(28:06) What is the size of the Hadith corpus?

(33:43) What are some other notable Hadith collections?

(36:42) How has Hadith scholarship evolved since the 5th century of Islam?

(39:19) How common is it to re-evaluate the authenticity of a Hadith?

(42:06) What is the unique contribution of Sheikh Al-Albani to Hadith Scholarship?

(47:21) What groups within Islam reject the reliability of Bukhari and Muslim?

(50:00) How has Orientalism and colonization influenced Muslims' engagement with Hadith?

(51:07) What reading material would you recommend for those new to Hadith?