This course offers a structured study of Hadith and Usul al-Hadith, covering the understanding, study, authentication, classification, and interpretation of the Prophetic traditions. Students will explore essential Hadith terminology, principles of Hadith criticism, methods of authentication, major categories of Hadith, and the role of Hadith in Islamic thought and practice. The course also introduces classical and contemporary approaches to Hadith studies, providing students with a strong foundation for further academic and scholarly research.
