reconciliation 05

a. The correct method will include: b. The reconciliation process is easy and natural. c. It should conform to the linguistic rules of Arabic. d. It should conform to the intent of the sharīʿah. e. Interpreting the text should be supported by a proof. 1. Some scholars stipulate that both conflicting texts to be of equal strength Some additional facts to remember i. An attempt at reconciliation is not absolute and the student could thus find more than one attempt at reconciliation that could perhaps even be contradictory. ii. Outside the science of ḥadīth one can make jamʿ if contradictory statements come from an individual or different individuals representing an organization. iii. The end result of the jamʿ should reflect the obvious meaning of both conflicting texts. 1. Checking whether there is actual conflict between the two texts 2. Checking the status of both ḥadīth. 3. Ensuring that both conflicting texts are used in their respective contexts after reconciliation. 4. Complete disappearance of the conflict. 5. The two conflicting texts should belong to the same time period. 6. Reconciliation between conflicting texts should be done for the right reason and with the correct method.