LOL!
"There are many early hadith scholars and teachers to whom we are indebted for introducing the critical science of collecting and evaluating ahadeeth."
A most interesting point - If it were true, as many here seem to believe, that simply because it is written in some hadith all muslims believe it and follow it, then the "evaluating" would not be necessary.
"...If it were true, as many here seem to believe, that simply because it is written in some hadith all muslims believe it and follow it, then the "evaluating" would not be necessary."
But it's awfully convenient to follow when an imam needs to find a precedent...isn't it?
LOL!