Understanding the Sunnah

Summer elective · Level 2 · Hadith

Level: 2
Semester: Summer
Duration: 3 months
Format: Online or in person

Course overview

A clear path from study to understanding.

Students continue their study of hadeeth sciences while reading Zād al-Ṭālibīn, strengthening their ability to understand, analyze, and apply the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Learning outcome

By the end of the semester, students will recognize key hadeeth terminology, understand how hadeeth are authenticated, and draw practical lessons from the hadeeth studied while applying Arabic grammar.

Course details

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Course code: HAD201
Subject: Hadith
Track: Elective
Semester: Summer
Level: Level 2 · Development
Credits earned: 1 credit
Schedule: Two evenings a week · 1 hour per class · Mon–Thu, 5:00–8:00 PM
Duration: One semester · ~3 months (May–July)
Prerequisites: Completion of HAD101 and ARB101
Format: Online or in person · Evening · Ages 14+

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