Exploring Innovations and Challenges in The Study of Hadith in The Digital Era

This literature review aims to highlight the importance of exploring innovations and challenges in the study of hadith in the digital era. Hadith is the second source of Islam after the Qur'an which is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW in terms of words, deeds, actions and the nature of the body (physical) or spiritual). In the digital era, the study of Hadith has undergone both innovations and challenges. The integration of technology has revolutionized the way Hadith is taught, learned, and disseminated. However, alongside these innovations, some challenges need to be addressed to ensure the authenticity and proper understanding of Hadith in this digital age. The method of this review begins with the evaluation processes involved doing a systematic search, followed by ethically assessing and determining the suitability of articles on hadith study. This review was also done by reviewing and combining information from 119 articles that were analysed from several electronic databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and ERIC. In the final process, there were 32 papers successfully selected and recorded in a 5-year period, from mid-2019 until early 2024 to answer the research questions. The analysis findings indicate that several articles examining the digital platforms of hadith study, multimedia learning, global connectivity, electronic publications, and references tools. Furthermore, there are several challenges in implementing educational hadith such as proliferation of inauthentic Hadiths, misinterpretation and misuse, and security concerns. This study demonstrates the major findings is the integration of Hadith with technology addresses ethical discrepancies and moral issues emerging in cyberspace. It also demonstrates that the digital era has brought both innovation and challenges to the study of Hadith. Embracing technological advancements while addressing associated challenges is essential for fostering a robust, authentic, and globally connected Hadith education system. There are some proposed areas for further research for example investigate advanced machine learning techniques for automating the extraction, classification, and analysis of Hadith texts.