Learn the Basics of Hadith Science in Islam (introductory)
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)
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
Instructor
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Omer El-Hamdoon is a community leader who has long experience of working in the Muslim community, having taken up leadership roles within the UK and Europe. Currently, he is a member of the British Board of Scholars and Imams (BBSI) as well as the European Assembly for Imams.
His passion for understanding and teaching Islam continued to increase throughout the years, and led him to delve deep into Islamic Sciences. He is doubly qualified with a Masters in each of Dentistry and Islamic Studies.
Dr El-Hamdoon is an educator and writer on Islam, as well as being an international speaker and intellectual activist. For over 25 years, Shaykh Omer has been delivering sermons, motivational reminders and inspiring talks; as well as regular study circles and educational courses.
His traditional study of Islam compiled with his knowledge of western societies make him very aware of the gap that needs bridging for Muslims living in the West; to understand and make sense of this beautiful religion within the context of their lives.
He is the author of the book: "Strolling in the Garden" which is a comprehensive commentary on Imam al-Nawawī’s “Bustān al-‘Arifīn”, which he has also translated from Arabic to English: Garden of the Aware.
He is also the co-author of the book: “30 Steps Towards a Refreshing Ramadan”, where he smartly conjures up some of the deepest concepts of Islam with a cocktail of technological terms, inviting the reader to dwell into the spiritual aspects of Ramadan, by relating the jargon of modern gadgets to one’s inner soul (nafs). He has translated other books including “The Hadramī Introduction” and “Meadows of the Righteous”.
He speaks at varying venues and international venues; as well as appearing on a variety of TV channels speaking in English and Arabic. He also lectures on many topics, including fiqh, usūl al-fiqh, hadith and politics in Islam.