DIVINE LAWS IN PROPHETIC HADITH THROUGH EMPHASIS IN THE CONTEXT OF OATHS AND CONDITIONAL CLAUSES

Abstract

This study presents a Sunnite perspective derived from the contextual analysis of oaths and conditional clauses in the Prophetic Hadith. Prophetic hadiths are a primary source for understanding divine laws (sunan ilāhiyya), not only because of the signs and meanings embedded in their content, but also due to their authoritative role in Islamic legislation. The study is titled: "Divine Laws in Prophetic Hadith Through Emphasis in the Context of Oaths and Conditional Clauses". The research aims to demonstrate that emphasis (ta’kīd) in Hadith is not merely a rhetorical device, but a meaningful educational and epistemological tool. It helps instill the concept of divine laws in the consciousness of Muslims and aligns with the broader objectives of faith—offering solutions to our religious, intellectual, and behavioral challenges, and promoting a fulfilling, faith-based life. The study adopts an inductive methodology, analyzing a selection of Hadiths to uncover the underlying divine principles and explore their implications for individuals and society. The research is structured into an introduction and three main sections:

1. 1. The linguistic and legal definitions of divine laws (sunan ilāhiyya),
2. 2. Divine laws expressed through emphasis in the context of oaths, and
3. 3. Divine laws conveyed through emphasis in conditional (if-then) statements.

It concludes with a summary of the key findings and recommendations, followed by a bibliography of sources and references used in the study.