Ijazah in the Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi

Course Category: Hadith | Level 3 Course

Course Code: HAD 302

Course Description: 

An in-depth study of the forty-hadith compilation of Imam al-Nawawī, this course is meant to provide students with a foundation in the hadith of the Prophet (s). The Prophet (s) was given jawāmiʿ al-kalim ( جوامع الكلم), or the ability to say much in very few words. The hadiths of the Prophet (s) combine eloquence with deep, encompassing meanings in a uniquely simple way. This particular compilation was chosen because it includes agreed upon hadiths, and it covers a variety of subjects. 

By the end of this course, students will be able to explain, understand, and draw practical life lessons from the text of the forty hadiths in this compilation. They will be able to discuss key vocabulary from the hadith and discuss the narrators of the hadith.

Students will have the opportunity to sit for an oral assessment and receive ijazah in this hadith compilation in the oral tradition.

Course Prerequisites: 

Course Requirements: 

• Live attendance is required for all classes.
• Students will sit for an oral test where they will read the 40 hadith in Arabic with fewer than 3 mistakes. 
• Oral test also includes questions about the narrators, key vocabulary, context, and practical application of each hadith.

This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance. 
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation. 
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.