METHODOLOGY OF HADITH ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATIVE CLASSIFICATION: A STUDY ON SAHIH AL-BUKHARI

Abstract

Understanding the verbal and nonverbal communicative elements of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) is essential to have a deeper understanding of the role model and desired replication of the sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) for Muslims and non-Muslims to study. Through a complete historical archival study and classification of ahadeeth in Sahih Al-Bukhari, the researcher has completed a comprehensive, quantitative, descriptive statistical data analysis to determine the verbal and nonverbal frequencies of verbal and nonverbal communicative elements and determined subcategories. The study results indicate that verbal communication is the most frequently used method of communication of Prophet Mohammad (SAW), totaling 3498 ahadeeth, with the verbal subcategory of "Declarative Statement" totaling 1984 ahadeeth. Both verbal and nonverbal communication is the second most frequent method of communication by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), totaling 1314 ahadeeth. A further breakdown of all verbal and nonverbal subcategories indicates the range, approach, presence, and communicative example of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), as well as his role as the final Messenger of Allah (SWT), to model for successful messaging, communication, and furthering adherence to his sunnah.