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An Introduction to the Hadith by John Burton provides a scholarly overview of the origins, development, and critical study of Hadith literature in Islam. The book examines the historical processes through which reports about the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad were transmitted, collected, and authenticated. It discusses the evolution of Hadith criticism, the role of isnād (chains of transmission), and the relationship between Hadith and Islamic law (fiqh). Written for students of Islamic studies and related disciplines, the work offers both historical analysis and critical engagement with classical and modern scholarship on Hadith.

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