L3 | Criticism & Evaluation of Hadith Narrators (Jarh wa Ta’deel) Shaykh Faisal Al-Jasim

Jarh wa Ta'deel is a crucial component of Islamic scholarship that deals with the evaluation and critique of narrators and their reliability in transmitting hadith from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This course delves into the intricate sciences of jarh and ta'deel, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies, historical development, and practical applications of these disciplines within the broader context of hadith authentication.

Taught by Shaykh Faisal Al Jasim, the course explores the core principles, historical evolution, and practical application of narrator evaluation in hadith scholarship.

Students will learn:

• Core Principles of Jarh wa Ta’deel and the key criteria for evaluating narrator credibility

• Categories of narrators, including trustworthy transmitters, weak narrators, and fabricators

• Types of praise and criticism across various levels of commendation and critique used by scholars

• Historical development of Jarh wa Ta’deel and major contributors such as Imām al-Bukhārī, Ibn Ḥajar, and Yaḥyā ibn Maʿīn

• Application of these principles in determining the authentic status of a hadith

• Ethics of criticism, balancing justice and respect when evaluating narrators

An essential course for students seeking to understand the rigorous methodologies behind hadith authentication and narrator evaluation.