tabiinshunoslik
Tābiʿīnshunoslik is a field of Islamic studies focused on the Tābiʿīn, the generation of Muslims who succeeded the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (the Sahabah). This discipline involves the study of their lives, teachings, character, and contributions to the development of Islamic thought and practice. Scholars of tābiʿīnshunoslik examine the biographies of prominent Tābiʿīn, their knowledge transmission from the Sahabah, and their roles in jurisprudence, hadith narration, theology, and asceticism. The authenticity and reliability of hadith, which were extensively transmitted by the Tābiʿīn, is a significant area of focus. Understanding the Tābiʿīn is crucial for comprehending the early historical development of Islamic traditions and the formation of Islamic scholarly schools.