Textual Interplay in the Literary Works of Jurists and Ascetics: The Prophetic Hadith as an Example

Abstract

 Textual interplay stands as a significant and intricate theme, engaging the attention of Arab scholars and critics. The text constitutes the essence of literature, representing a "linguistic efficacy that deviates from customary norms and traditions, embodying a rebellious spirit that elevates it from its terminological context to a fresh dimension – a superior avenue for scrutinizing the movement of literary text and the method of its composition. This process involves departure from its linguistic source. The Prophetic Hadith, a revered source, occupies the secondary position within the sources of Islamic legislation, following the Holy Quran. Moreover, it serves as a commentary and interpretation of wise verses. The term "hadith" signifies the antithesis between old and new aspects, while the news conveys both limited and extensive implications. The plural form entails narrations, and the hadith is an event recounted by the narrator, serving as a narration, and being narrated itself.