Ibn abd al- Barr's Hadith methodology in the framework of at-tamhid

As it's with other disciplines many works have been composed in Hadith Methodology. In this thesis, as Ibn Abd Al- Barr is the first scholar who spoke about Hadith Methodology, we will try to put forward his so called Hadith Methodology. We will try to detect his rules, principles regarding Hadith Methodology as applied by him. As we are examining his methodology, we will also approach Hadith science in Andalusia at that time. The thesis consist of an introduction and two chapters. In the introduction we will refer to knowledge and mention the political life in Andalusia. In the first chapter we are referring to his scholarly personality. In this context we will mention his masters, students and works. In the second chapter, which is the backbone of our thesis, we will approach his Hadith Methodology.