Textual Study of Hadith
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 203 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ISL222, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
What you should be able to do
- Read and translate Arabic texts of selected hadiths.
- Explain the historical context and significance of hadith compilation.
- Discuss commentaries on selected hadiths.
- Identify and apply moral lessons from hadiths to daily life.
- Distinguish between lawful and unlawful actions in Islam.
- Understand the importance of intention in Islamic actions.
What it prepares you for
- Religious Teacher
- Islamic Scholar
- Counselor
- Community Leader
- Chaplain
- Religious Institutions
- Educational Sector
- Community Development
- Social Services
- Non-profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 1: Hadiths 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
The sheer volume of hadiths (six in total) requires significant time for reading, translation, and comprehension of the commentaries.
- Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42
Unit 1: Hadiths 29 and 30
This unit requires understanding of complex Islamic concepts related to destiny, free will, and the importance of intention in actions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten
Unit 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection · 2 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 2Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten
Unit 2: Hadiths 1 & 2 · 2 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 3Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten
Unit 3: Hadiths 3, 4, 5 and 6 · 3 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 4Module 1: Historical Background of Hadith Selection and Study of Hadiths One-Ten
Unit 4: Hadiths 7, 8, 9 and 10 · 3 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 5Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 1: Hadiths 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 · 4 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 6Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 2: Hadiths 17, 18, 19 and 20 · 3 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 7Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 3: Hadiths 21, 22 and 23 · 2 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 8Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 4: Hadiths 24 and 25 · 2 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 9Module 2: Hadiths 11 to 28
Unit 5: Hadiths 26, 27 and 28 · 2 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 10Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42
Unit 1: Hadiths 29 and 30 · 2 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 11Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42
Unit 2: Hadiths 31, 32 & 33 · 2 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 12Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42
Unit 3: Hadiths 34, 35 and 36 · 2 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 13Module 3: Hadiths 29 to 42
Unit 4: Hadiths 37, 38, 39 and 40 · 3 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for key hadiths, focusing on Arabic text, translation, and main themes.
- Develop summaries of each module, highlighting the central concepts and moral lessons.
- Practice translating selected hadiths from English to Arabic to reinforce understanding.
- Review tutor-marked assignments and address any areas where you received feedback.
- Form study groups to discuss and debate different interpretations of the hadiths.
- Focus on understanding the context and background of each hadith to aid in comprehension.
- Create concept maps linking hadiths with similar themes or messages across different modules.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ISL222 about?
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.
How many units does ISL222 have?
ISL222, Textual Study of Hadith, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 203 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ISL222?
ISL222 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is ISL222 hard?
ISL222 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ISL222 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ISL222 assessed?
ISL222 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ISL222?
Religious Teacher, Islamic Scholar, Counselor, Community Leader and Chaplain.