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Textual Study of Hadith

This course, Textual Studies of Hadith, is a one-semester, two-credit unit course designed for students in the B.A. degree program. It explores the moral lessons within the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) to guide daily life and achieve success. The course covers 42 Prophetic hadiths from An-Nawāwī's collections, along with a biography of Imam An-Nawāwī and his hadith collection efforts. Students will learn to translate, comment on, and apply these hadiths.

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60h

Study Time

13

Weeks

5h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

HadithTextual StudiesAn-NawāwīIslamic TeachingsProphetic Sayings

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Intention in Islam

2

Fundamentals of Islam

3

The Five Pillars of Islam

4

Creation of Man

5

Innovation in Islam

6

Lawful and Unlawful Acts

7

Predestination

8

Islamic Morality

9

Brotherhood in Islam

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Counselor

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Community Leader

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Chaplain

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Industry Applications

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Religious InstitutionsEducational SectorCommunity DevelopmentSocial ServicesNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten

2h

Unit 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection

2 study hours

•Read the unit introduction and objectives.
•Study the historical background of hadith compilation.
•Examine the biography of Muhyiddin an-Nawāwī.
•Complete self-assessment exercises on hadith compilation and Nawāwī's biography.

Week

2

Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten

2h

Unit 2: Hadiths 1 & 2

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 1 and 2.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

3

Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten

3h

Unit 3: Hadiths 3, 4, 5 and 6

3 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 3, 4, 5 and 6.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

4

Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten

3h

Unit 4: Hadiths 7, 8, 9 and 10

3 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 7, 8, 9 and 10.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

5

Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28

4h

Unit 1: Hadiths 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

4 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

6

Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28

3h

Unit 2: Hadiths 17, 18, 19 and 20

3 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 17, 18, 19 and 20.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

7

Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28

2h

Unit 3: Hadiths 21, 22 and 23

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 21, 22 and 23.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

8

Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28

2h

Unit 4: Hadiths 24 and 25

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 24 and 25.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

9

Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28

2h

Unit 5: Hadiths 26, 27 and 28

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 26, 27 and 28.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

10

Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42

2h

Unit 1: Hadiths 29 and 30

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 29 and 30.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

11

Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42

2h

Unit 2: Hadiths 31, 32 & 33

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 31, 32 and 33.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

12

Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42

2h

Unit 3: Hadiths 34, 35 and 36

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 34, 35 and 36.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Week

13

Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42

5h

Unit 4: Hadiths 37, 38, 39 and 40

3 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 37, 38, 39 and 40.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

Unit 5: Hadiths 41 and 42

2 study hours

•Read the Arabic texts of Hadiths 41 and 42.
•Translate the hadiths into English.
•Study the commentary on each hadith.
•Identify moral lessons from each hadith and relate them to daily life.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key hadiths, focusing on Arabic text, translation, and main themes.

2

Develop summaries of each module, highlighting the central concepts and moral lessons.

3

Practice translating selected hadiths from English to Arabic to reinforce understanding.

4

Review tutor-marked assignments and address any areas where you received feedback.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate different interpretations of the hadiths.

6

Focus on understanding the context and background of each hadith to aid in comprehension.

7

Create concept maps linking hadiths with similar themes or messages across different modules.

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