Usul ul Hadith – Principles of Hadith
Nukhbat ul Fikar offers an in-depth exploration of the rich world of Hadith sciences and the esteemed book authored by Sheikh Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (may Allah have mercy on him). Through this introductory course, you will embark on a journey of understanding the history and tradition of hadith terminologies and its principles.
You will learn the following topics:
- Introduction to Hadith Sciences: Lay the foundation by understanding the significance of Hadith as a primary source of Islamic guidance. Explore the historical development of Hadith literature, the methodologies employed in Hadith authentication, and the principles of studying and evaluating Hadith.
- Hadith Classification: Discover the various classifications of Hadith, such as Sahih (authentic), Hasan (good), and Da’if (weak). Understand the criteria used by scholars to assess the reliability and authenticity of Hadith narrations, enabling you to navigate the vast ocean of Prophetic traditions with confidence.
- Hadith Terminology: Familiarize yourself with the essential terminology used in Hadith sciences. Explore the meanings of terms such as Matn (text), Isnad (chain of narrators), Mutawatir (mass-transmitted), and Ahaad (singular narrations), gaining a deeper understanding of the technical language employed in Hadith literature.
- Discussions on topics such as: the classification of Hadith narrators, the importance of reliable transmission chains, and the critical analysis of Hadith texts.
- Principles of Hadith Criticism: Explore the principles and methodologies employed by scholars in assessing the strength and weakness of Hadith narrations. Learn about the factors that contribute to the reliability of narrators and the criteria used to determine the authenticity and applicability of Hadith.
Course Objectives:
- Comprehensive understanding of Hadith sciences
- Understanding the classification and authentication of Hadith
- Understand the various terminologies used when grading or characterizing ahadith
- To learn and appreciate the efforts of our scholars in preserving the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
- To increase in our love for Hadith and the Sunnah
- To appreciate the preservation of Islam through the tradition of ahadith
Course Content
Lesson 1 : Nukhbat ul Fikar Explanation
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Lesson 1- Introduction
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Lesson 2 - Types of Reports
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Lesson 3 - Weak & Rejected Reports
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Lesson 4 - Aspersions on Reports
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Lesson 5 - Types of Chains of Reports
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Lesson 6 - Channels of Reports
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Lesson 7 - Discrediting & Commending
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Lesson 8 - Etiquettes
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Lesson 9 - Conclusion
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Lesson 10 - Reading of the Text
- Lesson 1- Introduction
- Lesson 2 - Types of Reports
- Lesson 3 - Weak & Rejected Reports
- Lesson 4 - Aspersions on Reports
- Lesson 5 - Types of Chains of Reports
- Lesson 6 - Channels of Reports
- Lesson 7 - Discrediting & Commending
- Lesson 8 - Etiquettes
- Lesson 9 - Conclusion
- Lesson 10 - Reading of the Text