An Analysis of Hadith Studies Implementation through Takmir Programs in Malaysian Mosque Institutions

Abstract

The Takmir initiative played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of hadith within the local community through mosque institutions. As mosques served as the primary venues for religious events and lectures, they laid the foundation for the development of a cultured Muslim society that closely followed the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In Perlis mosques, the dissemination of hadith knowledge was particularly notable. The Muslim population in Malaysia has become increasingly aware of the authenticity of hadith and the credibility of its communicators, particularly the preachers involved in the takmir program who possess the necessary accreditation of religious teaching from the state. This study focused on the methodology employed in various district mosques to teach hadith during takmir lessons in Perlis. The research also examined the feedback received from mosque congregations who attended these talks. The study utilized qualitative techniques such as document analysis, observations, and interviews. The findings revealed that the hadith lectures delivered in Perlis mosques were effective in terms of the number of hadith studies compared to other subjects, the choice of hadith books, the response from the congregation, and the appropriateness of the references used according to the congregation's level of understanding. These findings should further stimulate public interest in adhering to hadith as the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) legacy and the second source of Islamic law after the Quran.