Comparison of hadith method works of the periods of mütekaddimun and müteahhirun

This study will be a study on the hadith procedure. We will examine the mütekaddimun period and the müteahhirun period in the hadith method and the methodological works of these periods. In terms of hadith procedure, the procedural works of the mutaqaddimun period and the mutaahhirun period are important. Our thesis consists of five chapters. In the first part, the subject, purpose, sources and method of the thesis will be stated. In the second part, we will try to focus on why there was a periodic distinction in the science of hadith, how it emerged and what this periodic distinction means. In the following, we will try to include the period of mutaqaddimun and three ush works from the period that have survived to the present day. The works will be examined by comparing them with each other. In the third chapter, the contractor period and three usal works from the period will be examined. In the fourth chapter, the usal works of the mütekaddimun and müteahhirun periods will be compared with each other. Our study is completed with the conclusion section. Key words: Hadith, mütekaddimûn, müteahhirûn.