The Prophet’s Words: Introduction to Critiquing Hadith

Ustadh Farid Dingle

Learn the classical methods of hadith analysis, and what it means for a hadith to be “authentic” (sahih). Understand the significance of a hadith being authentic and how it applies to us in the various aspects of our religious practice and belief.

 *Please note that a minimum of 7 students are required to be registered for this course to go ahead. 

Syllabus

1. An Introduction to the Science of Hadith
2. Analyzing and Diagramming Chains of Transmission
3. Authentic hadiths (2): Sahih Hadiths
4. Authentic hadiths (2): Hasan Hadiths
5. Weak (Da`if) Hadiths
6. Missing Links in Chains of Transmission
7. Mursal Hadiths
8. Analyzing Hadith Narrators
9. Fabricated Hadiths
10. Key hadith works