SCHOOL OF SHARIA AND ISLAMIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND
SHARIA
COURSE OUTLINE MAY TO AUGUST 2024 TRIMESTER
COURSE CODE: LSH 2221 COURSE TITLE: Legal study of Hadith CREDIT HOURS: 3HOURS
COURSE LECTURER: Dr. HALIMA HAMDI
Cell Phone +254 726239016. Email: hhamdi@umma.ac.ke
Contact Hours: 45
Lecture Time: Wednesday 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm
Course Objectives:
To introduce learners to the prophetic traditions pertaining legal matters and rulings.
Prerequisite courses: Legal Study of Hadith.
Expected Learning Outcomes of the Course:
 Define the word Hadith.
 Discuss documentation of Hadith in early developments.
 Signify Hadith in the Islamic legal tradition, Development of science of Hadith, nature and structure of the hadith.
 Explain relationship between Qur’an and hadith, the relation of hadith to other sources.
 Explain significances of oral tradition Major hadith collections.
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 Conversant with a number of traditions of the provisions
 Analyze ways of deduction from the tradition.
 State and explain the source of the traditions that can be relied upon.
 Explain Classification of Hadith.
 Discuss Impugnment and validation of Hadith.
 Explain Hadith Forgery,
 Analyze Perquisites of Authenticity hadith.
Course Outline
WEEK
TOPIC
SUB-TOPICS
METHODS
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Meaning and documentation
 Definition of the word Hadith.
Lectures, Class Discussion.
Of hadith.
 Early development of Hadith.
Handouts.
 Basic Terms: Sunna, Khabar.
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Development
science of
Hadith.
 Basic terms: Athar, Hadith Qudsi.
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Transmission and meaning of hadith (Al-Riwaya and
Handouts.
Diraya).
 Pillars or support of hadith, individual narrator of
hadith. (Sanada,Isnad,Musnad).
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Development
Hadith.
science of
 Strengthening or Fortifying Something, (Al-Matn),
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Ranking and titles of Hadith scholars.
Handouts.
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5
Classification of Hadith-1
Classification of Hadith-2
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C. A.T
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Classification of Hadith-3
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Hadith Forgery and its definition.
Perquisites of Authenticity hadith.
Sahihi, Hassan, and Daif. (sound, fair and weak)
Marfu, Mauquf (Elevated) and (Suspended).
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 Muanin (from from), Mu’annan (that that), and
Muallaq (hanging).
 Muttasil Maqtu[(connected) and (broken)
C.A.T ONE
Lectures, Class Discussion,
Handouts.
Lectures, Class Discussion,
Handouts.
Lectures
 Fard (single).
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Gharib (strange).
Handouts.
 Aziz (strong).
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Classification of Hadith-3
 Mash`hur (well-known).
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Mutawatir (recurrent), Ahad (solitary).
Handouts.
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Impugnement and Validation(Al-jarhi w`al Tadil.).
Impugnement and validation
 Impugnement
and validation-1
(Al-jarhi
Tadil.).
w`al Lectures, Class Discussion,
Handouts.
 Impugnement and validation-2 (Ilal al Hadith).
(Ilal al Hadith).
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Perquisites of Authenticity
 Perquisites of Authenticity.
Lectures, Class Discussion,
Handouts.
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Legal studies of Hadiths
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Legal studies of Hadiths
 Hadiths of Oaths and Vows.
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Hadiths of Judgments.
Handouts.
 Hadiths of Witnessing and Testimonies.
Lectures, Class Discussion,
 Hadiths of Claims and Evidence.
Handouts.
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C.A.T
C.A.T TWO
HALL
14/15
REVISION EXAM
MAIN EXAM
HALL
Teaching / Learning Methodologies:
Lectures, Class exercise, Lessons, case studies, discussion, class group activities.
Instructional Materials and Equipment:
White board, Power Point, Flip charts, Handouts, Charts, Transparencies and Felt Pens.
Course Assessment:
5
Continuous Assessment Test (Attendance, Exercises, tests, group work) 30%
End of trimester examination 70%
Total:
100%
Course Textbooks:
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Reference Texts:
Mohammad Hashim Kamali, (2209). A Textbook of Hadith Studies: Authenticity, Compilation, Classification and Criticism of Hadith,
Leicester: Islamic Foundation.
Abdur Rahman I. Doi, (1996). Introduction to the Hadith, Dar Al-Madinah Publishers, Pretoria..
Muslim Learners Association, (1977). The Place of Hadith in Islam, Proceedings of the seminar on Hadith to celebrate the 1200th
anniversary of the great Muhaddith Bukhair, Takoma park,.
N. Calder, (1993). tudies in Early Muslim Jurisprudence, Oxford University Press.
Text Books for Further Reading
Muhammad Z. Saddiqi, (2006). Hadith literature: Its Origin, development, special features and criticism, Islamic Book Trust, Kuala
Lumpur.
Muhammad al-Azami, (1977). Studies in Hadith Methodology and Literature, Indianapolis.
Muhammad al-Azami, (1978). Studies in Ealry Hadith Literature, Indianapolis,.
Mohammad Akram Nadwi, Foundation to Hadith Science: A Primer on Understanding & Studying Hadith, Kindle Edition.
Muhammad Zubayr Siddiqi, (1996). Hadith Literature: Its Origin, Development & Special Features (Islamic Texts Society)
Admir Kacamakovic, (2021). Study of the Qur'an with Hadith: multi-scholar combined interpretation of the Final Testament
with notes, commentaries, explanations and references from the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad
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Lecturer in charge:
Name: Dr. Halima Hamdi……. Signature:
Date: 30th May 2025
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