Pendekatan Studi Hadis Tematik dengan Grounded Theory Anselm Strauss dan Barney Glaser

This study explores the integration of the Grounded Theory (GT) approach, developed by Anselm Strauss and Barney Glaser, into thematic hadith studies (maudhū‘ī) as a methodological alternative for extracting meaning and constructing theory from hadith texts. This approach is considered capable of producing more contextual, relevant, and applicable understandings of contemporary social issues such as justice, leadership, and environmental ethics. By employing GT’s systematic stages open coding, axial coding, and selective coding hadith research goes beyond mere thematic classification and evolves into a theorization process directly rooted in hadith data. While GT offers advantages in flexibility and contextual depth, its application also faces epistemological and technical challenges, particularly in terms of data validity, interpretive bias, and the integration of modern qualitative methods with the principles of ulūm al-ḥadīth. Therefore, an interdisciplinary approach is necessary, involving collaboration between hadith scholars and social researchers, alongside strong mastery of qualitative methodology. In conclusion, GT is not a replacement for classical methods, but a complementary tool that broadens the horizons of hadith studies. By combining the strengths of the Islamic scholarly tradition and contemporary methodologies, this approach has the potential to enrich Islamic epistemology and to present hadith as a living, dynamic, and relevant source of values for modern society.