What you’ll learn
-
Define the Science of Hadith (ʿUlūm al-Hadith) and explain its scope
-
Explain how the compilation of Hadith began; and discuss objections about its authenticity
-
Understand (broadly) the classification of Hadith and how that impacts on textual evidence
-
Define an authentic (ṣaḥīḥ), and the conditions it must fulfil.
-
Understands who is considered a companion (ṣaḥābī) and who is a follower (tābiʿī)
-
This course includes:
-
1.5 hours on-demand video
-
1 downloadable resource
-
Access on mobile and TV
-
Full lifetime access
-
Closed captions
-
Certificate of completion
-
Requirements
-
No prior knowledge of hadith is needed to enter this course. However, some basic understanding of what Islam is would be ideal
Description
Hadith refers to what Muslims believe to be a record of the words, actions, and the implied approval of the Prophet Muhammad. Among Muslim scholars, the term hadith also extends to include the words and practices of his companions and their followers. The hadith record has been transmitted through chains of narrators, which may be authentic or not.
Muslim scholars consider Hadith as one of the primary sources of Islam, as – together with Quran – they formulate the textual foundations for the religion. It is because of this, that Hadith has been given extensive care and attention.
Unlike the Quran, the Hadith preservation has been a great task for the Muslims, especially in the early centuries. Hundreds of scholars have worked tirelessly to sieve out the accepted from the rejected narrations.
The course will enable you to have the basic understandings of the terminology used, and widen your perspectives in this branch of religious education.
Through this course, you will learn how did Hadith compilation begin, and the obstacles it faced. In broad terms, you will be introduced to the different classifications of Hadith.
You will understand what constitutes an authentic narration and the conditions which necessitate that.
And as Hadith is wider than just the Prophet Muhammad, you will learn who is a companion [of the Prophet] and who is a follower.
This course is an introductory one which will allow you to build your foundations in Islamic Studies.
Who this course is for:
- Those wishing to broaden their understanding of the Foundations of Islam
- Those seeking to expand their understanding of hadith within Islam
- Those studying Islam at different academic levels
-
-
- 7 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- IntroductionThis lecture gives an overview of what is being taught in this course0
- Define the Science of Hadith and explain its scopeDefinition of Hadith 9:59 This video gives an overview of what hadith is Definition of Science of Hadith 4:54 This lectures gives an overview of the Science of Hadith and the topics it deals with. Relevance of Hadith Science to Islam and Muslims 5:17 You will learn about the relevance of Hadith to Islam and Muslims Definition of Hadith Quiz0
- Compilation of HadithWas hadith written down? 5:15 You will learn a little about why Hadith was not compiled during the early Islamic era The beginning of formal compilation 3:12 This video discusses the beginning of the formal compilation of Hadith Objections to hadith 9:21 This lecture will give you an overview of the some of the criticisms to the use of Hadith0
- Classification of HadithMutawātir and ʾĀḥād Narrations 0:48 This lecture looks into the broad classification of Hadith according to the numbers in the chain Define each of the above and give an example 3:53 This lecture gives brief overview of the two main classifications of Hadith as per the numbers in the chain Differentiate implication of each hadith 1:37 In this video, you will learn the implications of each type of Hadith. The two types of Mutawātir 2:47 In this video, the two types of mutawatir are described with examples. Types of ʾĀḥād 5:02 This lecture explains the different types of Ahad as per the number of chains. Accepted and Rejected narrations 4:28 A brief overview of that Hadith can be accepted or rejected narrations. Classification of Hadith Quiz0
- Authentic NarrationsTwo sub-classifications: Ṣaḥīḥ and Ḥasan 1:24 Introduction to the types of accepted Hadith Defining Ṣaḥīḥ and Ḥasan 2:22 In this video, you will learn the linguistic and terminological meanings of the accepted types of Hadith Five conditions of Ṣaḥīḥ hadith 6:54 This lecture explain the essential five conditions of a sahih (authentic) Hadith0
- Companions and FollowersWho is a companion (ṣaḥābī) and their principal qualities 7:05 Who is a follower 3:14 Classification according to where the hadith ends 4:51 Companions and Followers Quiz0
- SummaryEnd of Course 1:150
Company
Copyright © 2026, Kingston Oak Tree
