The Multiplicity And Probability Of Meanings In The Prophetic Hadith: A Study In Linguistic, Rhetorical, And Da‘wah Aspects/ التعدد والاحتمال لمعاني الحديث النبوي الشريف: دراسة دعوية لغوية بلاغية

A potential doubt arises, suggesting that the rulings of Islam are difficult or some are burdensome. Thus, it becomes incumbent upon the da‘ee to clarify the ease embedded in many Islamic rulings. This ease is not an invention by jurists but rather a deduction from the meanings of the Islamic texts. Jurists cannot achieve such understanding without grasping the nuances of the Arabic language and its rhetoric, which form the foundation for understanding Arabic texts in general and Islamic texts in particular. The research highlighted the differences among jurist schools and individuals in understanding Islamic texts. It also sought to show that these differences and the multiplicity and probability of interpretations of texts from the Qur’an and Sunnah revolve around the principles established by scholars of Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence). Precise scientific standards govern these differences. The study also aimed to demonstrate that the multiplicity and probability in interpreting Islamic texts have practical applications in da‘wah. The researchers employed various methodologies that overlapped during the research process, including the inductive method, where studied evidence was carefully selected from reliable sources within the established schools of Sunni jurisprudence. This selection process was not comprehensive but elective, focusing on elements that clearly served the research objectives. The study concluded with several findings, the most significant of which was that studying issues related to ease within Islamic law greatly serves the cause of da‘wah by making it easier for various types of people to accept the message. It touches their differing psyches and aligns with their varying circumstances, which is one of the hallmarks of the Islamic Shariah. Moreover, studying jurisprudential issues and uncovering their depths requires a linguistic and rhetorical analysis of Islamic texts, using the appropriate tools. This process necessitates consulting the works of scholars, including linguists, jurists, commentators, and Hadith scholars. Without this, researchers cannot fully grasp the intended meanings of Islamic texts. Additionally, the study confirmed that the study of Islamic sciences cannot be separated from the study of linguistic sciences.