Abstract
This article discusses the idea of Muhammad al-Ghazali (1917-1996
M) in his book, al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah bayna Ahl al-Hadith wa Ahl
al-Fiqh, and Yusuf al-Qardawi, Kayfa Nata‘amalu ma‘a al-Sunnah
al-Nabawiyyah, about comparative and confrontative method in
determining the qualiy of the text of hadith. Regarding the position
of al Quran and Hadith, both scholars employ the same method that
is understanding hadith based on al quran. Yusuf Al Qardawi’ theory
which is in line the criticism of conventional hadith is devoted to
balance Muhammad al Ghazaly’ theory which is controversial in the
decision of correct hadith. Identifying the similarity and differences
between the two scholars is useful in deciding which hadith deserves
to be used as source of law after al quran.
Kata kunci: Sumber Hukum Islam, Kritik Hadis, Hadis-al-Quran,
Muhammad al-Ghazali, Yusuf al-Qaradawi