The Form and Content of Hadith Articles in TDV Encyclopedia of Islam
This article briefly analyzes the hadīth-related content of TDV Encyclopedia of Islam. This encyclopedia, 13 percent of which comprises of entries related to hadīth, covers almost all significant aspects of the science of hadīth ranging from the history and methodology of hadīth to its literature. Hadīth entries have served the function of a guide book for academic studies, not only with their content but also with their writing style and bibliographies. Following the introductory remarks on TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, the article establishes the encyclopedia's contributers, and provides the reader with an overview of hadīth entries, with an analytical approach. Last but not least, the article points out some shortcomings or imprecise details of these entries.
M. MACİT KARAGÖZOĞLU
