DR. MOHAMED FOUAD ABDEL BAQI AND HIS SCHOLARLY ENDEAVORS IN THE SERVICE OF THE PROPHETIC TRADITION

2024-03-15T11:14:13+00:00

God has bestowed upon us men who have dedicated their lives to serving the Prophetic tradition. They meticulously preserved it since the early centuries, and in modern times, remarkable individuals emerged, such as Dr. Mohammed Fuad Abdel-Baqi. His contributions in the fields of indexing, translation, and scholarly endeavors remain unknown to many contemporary scholars. Hence, this study aims to shed light on his life, upbringing, and his associations with the scholars of his era. Additionally, it seeks to outline his significant scholarly projects that serve the Prophetic tradition. His immense role in indexing, translating, and authenticating these works is highlighted, acknowledging the impact of his efforts in facilitating research and textual analysis, a task previously undertaken only by modern institutions and technologies. The research concludes several key findings, notably, Dr. Abdel-Baqi's close collaboration with the scholars of his time, which enabled him to serve the Prophetic tradition effectively, benefiting generations to come. His indexing of Sunnah literature, previously unexplored, significantly eased access for students of knowledge, and his translations of orientalist indexes proved invaluable to Muslims and scholars, simplifying their path to authentic Hadith sources that were once difficult to access.

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DR. MOHAMED FOUAD ABDEL BAQI AND HIS SCHOLARLY ENDEAVORS IN THE SERVICE OF THE PROPHETIC TRADITION