Mustalah Hadith – Science of Hadith

Allah sent down the Qur’an and the Hikmah – which is the Sunnah – as complete sources of guidance. The scholars of Hadith established principles to verify and classify narrations, compiling these guidelines under the discipline of Mustalah Al-Hadith. This science enables Muslims to determine which Hadith are accepted and which are rejected. In this course, students will study a concise text by Shaykh Uthaymeen that explains the principles of Hadith authentication.

What Students Will Learn

• The importance of the Sunnah as a source of guidance alongside the Qur’an.

• The foundations and principles of Mustalah Al-Hadith.

• The classifications of Hadith, such as Sahih, Hasan, and Da’if, and their significance.

• How scholars verify and authenticate narrations.

• The approach to identifying weak or fabricated Hadith.

• An understanding of Shaykh Uthaymeen’s methodical explanation of Hadith principles.

This course is ideal for students of knowledge and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the science of Hadith and its vital role in preserving Islam’s teachings.

Instructor:

AbdulWahid Stephenson has over 15 years teaching experience and has studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of Madinah College and Insight into Islam. He is also a Khateeb and has delivered talks at several universities and Islamic centres.