This course provides an in-depth historical study of the processes through which hadith literature was collected, compiled, and canonized. Using ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī’s research as a foundational text, students will explore the transition from oral transmission to formal written collections. The course analyzes the methodologies of early compilers, the evolution of genre and classification in hadith literature, and the sociopolitical factors that shaped the canonization of the Ṣiḥāḥ Sittah and other major collections. Students will gain critical insight into the historical reliability and preservation mechanisms of prophetic tradition.

Status: Requirement