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    Hadith Terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith)

    مصطلح الحديث

    Tools to understand the authenticity and classification of the Prophet's traditions.

    Course Overview

    This course, also known as Mustalah al-Hadith, provides a detailed study of the terminology and methodology used by Hadith scholars to classify and authenticate the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Students will learn to distinguish between different categories of Hadith, such as Sahih (authentic), Hasan (good), and Da'if (weak), and to understand the criteria used to evaluate the reliability of narrators. This knowledge is essential for anyone who wishes to engage with the Hadith literature in a scholarly and responsible manner.

    Prerequisites

    These courses must be completed before enrolling in this course

    Arabic Grammar (Nahw and Sarf)

    Course Details

    Level
    Level 2
    Duration
    1 Semester
    Credits
    1 Credit
    Requirement
    Mandatory

    Instructor

    Sh. Abdullah Al-Muhaddith

    Language

    English / Arabic

    Category

    The Tool Sciences

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