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was transmitted through such a large number of different chains
(Sanads).
The methods of terminology showing the authenticity of Prophetic
Quotations (Hadith) were devised by the imams of this science
which was hitherto unknown before the advent of Islam
in the 7th century of the Christian era. This science was continuously
implemented by its highly skilled imams up until
the time of the 12th century at which time every piece of
knowledge or information that had been transmitted was recorded
and classified according to these uniquely devised methods.
Such methods of transmission to protect the sources of any
religion had never occurred in the history of mankind.
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(Sanads).
The methods of terminology showing the authenticity of Prophetic
Quotations (Hadith) were devised by the imams of this science
which was hitherto unknown before the advent of Islam
in the 7th century of the Christian era. This science was continuously
implemented by its highly skilled imams up until
the time of the 12th century at which time every piece of
knowledge or information that had been transmitted was recorded
and classified according to these uniquely devised methods.
Such methods of transmission to protect the sources of any
religion had never occurred in the history of mankind.
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