Course Name: Introduction to Hadith
Waḥy (revelation) is divided into two categories: one that is recited (i.e. the Qur’ān) and one that is not recited (i.e. Hadith). This course will focus on introducing students to understanding the history, development and methodology scholars of hadith utilized to document, categorize, organize and arrange the statements of the Prophet. Students will learn the academic gradings of aḥādith from authentic to fabricated.Through learning the grading, students will be able to take a glimpse into the implementation of Islamic law through Hadith, which is one of the sources of Islamic law.
Introduction to Hadith & Islamic Law