Hadith Studies

Course Description

6 weekly sessions. The study of the origins, development and criticism of Hadith literature, as we have it today is essential in determining the extensive source of information about the history of pre-Islamic Arabic, early Islam, the development of Arabic literature and Islamic law, as well as serving as a source of legislation for the Muslim world. Sayed Ammar will discuss the history of hadith in general as well as examine the development of Shi’i Hadith literature in particular (Diraya and Rijal)