Authenticity of Islamic Sources according to Non-Muslim Scholars
The first to systematize the criticism of historical narratives and establish rules for it were Islamic religious scholars. They were compelled to take great care in dealing with the sayings and actions of the Prophet to comprehend the Quran and administer justice. They asserted, "It is nothing but revelation revealed; what is recited from it is the Quran, and what is not recited is the Sunnah." They diligently engaged in collecting, studying, and scrutinizing the traditions enriching the field of history with enduring principles that remain in both their essence and foundation to be respected in scholarly circles to this day - Asad Rustum, Mustalah al-Tarikh, Page 7 And with more admiration and appreciation, it is noteworthy what the scholars of hadith have achieved over the centuries in this field. Here are some excerpts from their compilations presented in Their own words, acknowledging their meticulous scholarly precision and contribution to historiography - Asad Rustum...
