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The right methodological beginning

The Foundation Diploma in Hadith Sciences

A program that builds the scholarly and methodological base before moving on to the fine specializations.

First levelA flexible foundation trackLive & recorded learning

About the program

Progressive learning and corrected practice

A program that builds the scholarly and methodological base before moving on to the fine specializations.

Learning outcomes

  • Mastering the core terms of the hadith sciences.
  • Becoming acquainted with the sources of the Sunnah and the ways of drawing on them.
  • Understanding the methods of the hadith scholars in narration and criticism.
  • Producing a preliminary documentation card and reading a manuscript sample.
The Foundation Diploma in Hadith Sciences
First levelA flexible foundation track

The study plan

Interconnected units that lead to completion

The initial academic structure is shown here; details of hours and schedules are updated by the administration.

01

Hadith terminology

The categories, concepts, and the history of compilation.

02

Sources of the Sunnah

The primary books, the musnads, and the muʿjams.

03

Methods of the hadith scholars

Acceptance, criticism, and documentation.

04

Research skills

Searching, indexing, and scholarly documentation.

The next step in your path

Submit a preliminary application, and your level and scholarly background will be reviewed to choose the most suitable starting point.