(A-4) INTRODUCTION TO BALAGHAT-E-AL-IMAM MALIK, THEIR AUTHENTICITY AND QUANTITY IN HIS BOOK AL-MUWATTA التعريف عن بلاغات الإمام مالك وحجيتها وعددها في كتابه الموطأ

Abstract

This article investigates the concept of Balaghat (unattributed reports) in Imam Malik’s Al-Muwatta, focusing on their authenticity, significance, number, and role in the compilation of this foundational Islamic text. Balaghat are reports transmitted without a complete chain of narrators, which has led to scholarly debates regarding their reliability and their place in Islamic jurisprudence. The study begins by introducing the concept of Balaghat and their importance in the study of Hadith sciences, highlighting their unique position in Imam Malik’s methodology. The primary objectives of this research are to analyze the authenticity of these reports, evaluate their value as a source of Islamic law, and examine how scholars have historically viewed them. The methodology involves a thorough examination of Al-Muwatta to identify the number of Balaghat it contains, their origins, and the contexts in which they appear. Key findings reveal that Imam Malik adopted a careful and deliberate approach in including Balaghat, demonstrating their significance in his legal reasoning and compilation process. The article concludes by emphasizing the critical role of Balaghat in understanding Imam Malik’s methodology and their contribution to Islamic legal and theological thought. This study underscores the importance of Balaghat as a unique feature of Al-Muwatta and highlights their enduring relevance in the study of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence.