This foundational course covers the science of Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth, equipping students with the technical knowledge required to evaluate narrations according to traditional Islamic standards. Based on Dr. Ṭahān’s Taysīr Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth, the course examines classifications of hadith (ṣaḥīḥ, ḥasan, ḍaʿīf), criteria for authenticity, types of narrators, and key terminology. It also introduces common causes for weakness or fabrication and explores how scholars preserved the prophetic legacy with academic rigor. The course serves as a gateway into the broader hadith sciences and lays the groundwork for critical engagement with narrations.

Status: Requirement

This course is offered both onsite and online.