Certificate in Hadith Sciences

Course Structure

Semester 1

Terminology of Hadith 1

This thirty-four-line rhyming text was authored to introduce the science of hadith to those without any prior knowledge of hadith sciences. Its brief format, yet broad scope makes it an ideal introductory text for those who wish to simply gain a greater appreciation of the scope of hadith sciences or for even those who wish to specialize in the science of hadith. Its rhyming nature, allows for easy memorization and it includes essential topics relating to hadith terminology for any student of Islam. Course Aims & Objectives: The scholars from past and present have given importance to the poems in various areas of Islamic knowledge, making it easy for the beginners to memorize the principles of knowledge in an easy way. It is a stepping stone for students of hadith who plan on studying more detailed texts in the science of hadith such as Nukhbatul al-Fikr by Ibn Hajr or Ikhtisaar uloom al-Hadith by Ibn Kathir. Beginning with this book will help the student in creating a firm foundation in the science of Hadith, as it will introduce the essential areas of this science.

Science of Hadith

The main objective of this course is to give the new student an appreciation, being able to detail key terminology chronology and bibliographic significance in the following topic areas: Mustalah-ul-Hadith Gensis of Isnad Ilm-ur-Rijaal Kutub as-Sunnah Al-Jarh wat-Ta’deel Fabrication & Fabricators

Arkan Al Islam

This Course deals with the Fundamental Integrals of Islam as mentioned to us in the famous Hadith: Islam has been based on five integrals, foundations. As we know the Religion of Islam has been based upon three principles: Knowing who Allah is, knowing his Messenger s.a.w and getting to know the religion of Islam by way of its detailed proofs from the Quran and Sunnah. It Also covers The Importance of imbibing Islamic etiquette in one’s life as a Muslim as this serves part of one’s religion. This course is ideal for the Muslim who intends to familiarize or re visit the basics of his religion.

Arabic Level 1

The Arabic Level I – Madinah course for English-Speaking students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the Quraanic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Islamic University in Madinah catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, fiqh, seerah, history, and classical and modern Arabic literature.

Semester 2

Terminology of Hadith 2

The classic work on Usool al-Hadith by the al-Hafidh Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani. An essential title for anyone serisously interested in learning about Hadith, their chains of tranmission, narrators, and classfications. Course Aims & Objectives: In this level, the first half of the book will be taught. The lessons begin with an Introduction to the life of Ibn Hajr Rahimahullah, followed by an Introduction to the book “Nukhbat al Fikr”. Topics of this level include Mutawaatir, Mash’hur, Aziz & Gharib, Nasikh and Mansukh, ar- Riwaayah bil-Ma’naa and Mazeed fi Mutassal al-Asaneed. The selected book will allow the student to widen his knowledge in the area of mustalah, by going through the different types of this ilm mentioned by ibn Hajar rahimahullah, and studying the different opinions of the muhaddithin on the terminologies studied.

Tadween us Sunnah

Tawheed 1

Tawheed in Arabic means attributing Oneness to Allaah and describing Him as being One and Unique, with no partner or peer in His Essence and Attributes. The Arabs say waahid, ahad and waheed, all meaning one. Allaah is Waahid, meaning that He has no rivals or peers in any way. So Tawheed means knowing Allaah is One, with none like unto Him. Whoever does not acknowledge Allaah in these terms and does not describe Him as being One with no partner or associate does not believe in Tawheed. With regard to the shar’i definition of Tawheed, it means believing in Allaah alone as God and Lord and attributing to Him alone all the attributes of Lordship and divinity. It may be defined as follows: Believing that Allaah is One with no partner or associate in His Lordship (ruboobiyyah), divinity (uloohiyyah) or names and attributes (al-asma’ wa’l-sifaat).

Arabic Level 2

The Arabic Level II – Madinah course for English-Speaking students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the Quraanic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Islamic University in Madinah catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, fiqh, Seerah, history, and classical and modern Arabic literature.

Semester 3

Terminology of Hadith 3

Explanation of 40 Hadith 1 (An Nawawi)

Imam al-Nawawi’s collection of 40 Hadiths is one of the most important collections of hadiths we have today. Imam al Nawawi actually compiled a total of 42 hadiths for this collection, not 40. He was one of the greatest scholars of Islam and lived from 631 A.H. to 676 A.H, passing away at the age of 45. Allah (swt) granted him blessing and success in his work so that he could make great contributions to Islam before passing away at a relatively young age. Imam al-Nawawi was a scholar in many different disciplines of Islamic studies. The vastness of his works in these different areas is so great that if an individual decides to study fiqh, hadith, spirituality, or Quran; one would need to pass through Imam al- Nawawi. Along with the 40 Hadiths, he authored Riyad al-Saliheen, Al-Adhkar, and commentary of Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari. Imam al-Nawawi was one of the foremost figures of the Shafi’ madhab and the largest and most substantial book he wrote in this regard is called Al Majmua’ which is about 30 volumes. It is a work of comparative fiqh because he brings all of the opinions of different madhab’s on different issues together.

Aqeedah 1

The main objective of this course is to ground the student in this most fundamental of Islamic sciences, ensuring that the student will be able to: Identify and recognize the creed of the early generations of Muslims Briefly evaluate and study the creed that was held prior to the year 300 AH Assess different divergent doctrines that were present during and before their (the author’s) time Gain an appreciation of the rebuttal of deviant doctrines by the classical scholars of the past

Arabic Level 3

The Arabic Level III – Madinah course for English-Speaking students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the Quraanic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Islamic University in Madinah catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, fiqh, Seerah, history, and classical and modern Arabic literature.