Science of Hadith (Al Bayquniyyah)

Al-Manzūmah al-Bayqūniyyah, a short yet profound poem by Imām al-Bayqūnī on the science of uṣūl al-ḥadīth. This course covers the essential principles governing the study and classification of Prophetic traditions, allowing students to explore ḥadīth criticism, the identification of authentic and fabricated narrations, and the factors that influence the soundness or weakness of a report.

Taught by Shaykh Saeed Hassan, the course focuses on guiding students through the foundational rules of ḥadīth terminology with clarity, drawing upon his expertise in traditional Islamic sciences.

Students will learn:

• The foundational principles of uṣūl al-ḥadīth and its significance in preserving the Prophetic tradition

• How to classify Prophetic narrations based on their authenticity and reliability

• The key concepts of isnād and matn

• The criteria used by scholars to evaluate the soundness and weakness of narrations

• The types of ḥadīth such as ṣaḥīḥ, ḥasan, ḍaʿīf, and mawḍūʿ and how each is assessed

• An introduction to important ḥadīth scholars and their contributions to the science

• Practical examples and case studies of ḥadīth classification

An ideal course for anyone looking to build a structured understanding of ḥadīth terminology and the methodology of Prophetic preservation.