Kitab al-Akhlaqs in the hadith literature

ABSTRACTYüksek lisans TeziKitâb al-Akhlâqs in the Hadith LiteratureSermin TOPRAKDokuz Eylül ÜniversitesiSosyal Bilimler EnstitüsüTemel slam Bilimleri Anabilim DalıHadis ProgramıTürk slam Edebiyatı ProgramıOur thesis is aimed at discovering theplace of Kitâb al-Akhlaqs on Hadith Literature which could be firstly seen inthe beginnings of the compilation stage, and examining them in terms of theirform, content, composition, classification, and historical values.It is well known that hadith and tradition (Sunnah), as a source ofknowledge, had a practical value in the age of the Prophet. In that period, thereis impossible to find any systematical value limitation or classification forknowledge and ethics. Within this context, hadith formed the important part ofreligious knowledge, and was considered of value that should be applied to thedaily life, both for individuals and for society.At that point, the thesis is divided into three main sections.In the first section; we was establish a conceptual analysis of the termswhich was related to this study to make our concepts clear.In the second section; in order to see Kitab al-Akhlaqs wholly, we werelisted chronologically all akhlaq books that we have fasten down.In the third section; in order to take into account the practical results ofthis study, we have rewieved Bukhari (d. 256)?s al-Adab al-Mufred, Ibn Abi al-Dunyâ (d. 281/894)?s, Makarim al-Akhlaq, Ebu?sh-Shaykh Ibn Hayyan (d.369/981)?s Ahlaq?un-Nabû we Adabuhu, Bayhaqû (d. 458/1066)?s az-Zuhd alKabûr.Key Words: 1. Hadith 2. Ethics 3. Monasticism 4. Moral 5. Kitab al-Akhlâq.I