Living the Authentic Sunnah

The Concept of Abandonment in Hadith Scholarship The term "abandoned" (mahjūr) in the context of hadith scholarship refers to authentic traditions that, while textually sound and properly transmitted, are no longer commonly acted upon, referenced in legal rulings, or preached about in mosques and religious circles. This abandonment can manifest in several distinct forms, each revealing different aspects of how religious communities engage with their textual heritage. Practical abandonment occurs when hadith are widely known and theoretically accepted but rarely or inconsistently implemented among Muslim communities. T