An Introduction to the Science of Hadith
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An Introduction to the Science of Hadith
(Based upon al-hāfiz Ibn hajr al ‘asqalāni’s (d.852 AH) Nukhbat al fikr fi mustalah Al Ahl Āthār)
One day intensive course delivered by Hadith specialist:
Shaykh Dr. Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed – Director, DarulTahqiq.com (London, UK)
Course Overview
One day intensive course under the auspicious guidance of Shaykh Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed (hafizahullah). Students will be able to grasp the preliminary level of 'Ulum al Hadith/Mustalah al Hadith. The course will be on the similar level as Nukhbat al Fikar of Imam Ibn Hajar al 'Asqalani (rahimahullah).
The legacy of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), his sayings, actions and tacit approval/disapproval remains in the hearts of millions of Muslims around the world today. His pure example is practiced across the globe by people of all colours, cultures and races. The codification of Shari’ah (Islamic Law) is based primarily on the Qur’an followed by the Ahadith (Traditions) of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The science of Hadith extends more than a millennium and is not an effortless science to Master. There are many branches within it which further divide into sub-branches, which goes to show the intricacy and ardour of scholars throughout the ages, who have dedicated their lives in the preservation of the Prophetic Traditions.
Shaykh Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed (hafidhahullah) will illustrate an oral introduction to the Science of Hadith. The keen student will be able to grasp the basic preliminary level of ‘Ulum al-Hadith with the aid of an course pack. The course is on parity to that of the 8th century Imam Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani’s work “Nukhbat al-Fikr”.
This course is introductory in nature and is designed to equip students with a familiarity with the parlance of Hadith Scholars, commonly referred to as Mustalah al-Hadith or Usul al-Hadith.
This course is ideal for any individual wanting to understand the science of hadith. No previous knowledge is required.
Introduction to Hadith and chains of narrations; Terminologies of Hadith and its people; Different types of chains connecting back to the Messenger of Allah (SAW);
Hadith categories according to the number of people narrating it; Khabar Wahid, Mash’hoor, Mutawatir, Azeez, Ghareeb; Categories of Hadith based on continuous connection of narrators; Muttasil, Munqati, Mursal, Mu’allaq, Tadlis; Types of Hadith based on acceptance; Sahih, Hasan, Da’eef.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the historical development of the reporting and narrating hadith
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Accurately describe the science of hadith classification (mustalah)
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Accurately describe the science of isnad criticism and knowledge of biographies (ilm al-rijal)
Date: Sunday 1st December 2019
Time: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Open to Ulamā, Ālimahs and serious students of knowledge. Suitable for non-Alims (brothers & sisters) who have a strong desire to learn more about Science of Hadith. Brothers and sisters welcome (strict segregation will be observed)
Course fee/Admission:
Standard Admission: £20 includes course materials (pdf), Lunch & Light refreshments will be available through the duration of the course.
For the benefit of all students, there will be comfortable seating arrangements with adequate Audio sound systems available for sisters insha'Allah.
Online Learner: £15 For all the brothers and sisters who live far away and cannot attend in person, we have made online provision so you can take benefit from this course interactively. Live audio will be streamed via a online virtual classroom). Learners can ask questions to Shaykh directly via a built-in chat function.
Online registration mandatory
Please note we are not taking any on-the-door registrations as there is a specified number of seats in each classrooms and because of the limited spacing, we are only taking a specified number of online registrations
Venue:
1st 4 Education
Windsor Park Community Centre
20 Warwall
Windsor Park Estate
East Beckton
London E6 6WG
Transportation:
Buses: 173 | 366 | 376 | 101 | 262 | 474 | 300 Trains: Beckton and Cyprus DLR Stations
For more Information:
Email: info@1st4education.co.uk Telephone: 020 3411 5354
Additional Information:
Rules:
- Strictly no recording, visual or audio. In the unfortunate event of us finding anyone recording, we will take measures to exclude the person(s) from the course.
- No eating or drinking while the class is being delivered, but water will be allowed.
- Strict parda (segregation) must be observed by all attendees.
- Brothers and sisters are requested not to bring young children along who may cause disturbance to the course, especially affecting the concentration of others.
- 'Adab for Shaykh and also for fellow students must be maintained at all times.
Places are high in demand, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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About the Teacher:
Shaykh Dr. Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed’s Biography:
Shaykh Dr. Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed is a resident of the UK who initially studied the Islamic Sciences for more than 5 years under the late Muhaddith and Hanafi Faqih, Shaykh Abdal Haleem (d. 2004).
He studied Arabic with the Egyptian linguist, Dr Muhammad Fathy. He has also attained a licentiate (Bachelors degree equivalent) in Islamic studies from the prestigious al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
He has also received various forms of classical warrants of authorisation known as Ijaza from more than 100 learned scholars of various Muslim lands:
From Syria:
The Hanafi faqih and aqida specialist, Shaykh Wahbi ibn Sulayman Ghawiji al-Albani (died on February 21st 2013 aged 90), The Aqida specialist, Shaykh Adib Kallas (d.2009 aged 89), The Hanafi faqih and Qari, Shaykh Abdar Razzaq al-Halabi (d. 2012 aged 87), The Mufti of Halab, Dr Ibrahim al-Salkini (died in 2011), Shaykh Ahmed al-Habbal (d. 2009 aged over 100) and Shaykh Muhammad Darwish al-Khatib (d. 2011 aged over 100). Amongst his living Shuyukh are the Muhaddith of Syria, Dr. Nurud-Din Itr and Shaykh Muhammad Fu’ad Taha (aged over 100).
From Lebanon:
The late Shafi’ Muhaddith, Shaykh Hussain Usayran (d. 2005 aged 94) of Beirut and the latters pupil, the Muhaddith, Dr Yusuf al-Mar’ashali.
From Morocco:
Shaykh Tihami ibn Muhammad al-Wazzani (d. 2009, aged 138 Hijri years), the late female Muhadditha, Sharifa Nafisa al-Kattaniyya (d. 2006), Shaykh Hasan al-Isma’ili (d. 1430 AH, aged 125), Shaykh Abdar Rahman al-Kattani who is the son of the Hafiz of his age, Abdal Hayy al-Kattani. Shaykh Hasan al-Ghumari and Dr Muhammad Hamza al-Kattani.
From the Hijaz (Makka and Madina)
Shaykh Malik ibn Umar ibn Hamdan al-Mahrasi, Shaykh Muhammad Nadir al-Arkani al-Makki (died aged over 130 in 2011), the late Burmese Musnid in Hadith, Shaykh Salih al-Arkani, the foremost Muhaddith of Madina, Muhammad Awwama.
From Jerusalem:
Shaykh Dr. Ali al-Abbasi – Imam of Masjid al-Aqsa who leads Fajr & Isha Salah.
From Yemen:
Shaykh Abdar Rahman al-Hibshi (b. 1314 AH and still alive in 1434 AH, aged around 120) and al-Qadi Mustafa Bounmi (b. 1338 AH).
From Jordan:
Shaykh Yusuf Utum (born in 1890/1307 AH, currently aged 123) and Shaykh Shuayb al-Arna’ut (b. 1928 )
From Egypt:
Shaykh Usama al-Taydi al-Hanafi and Shaykh Awad Ibrahim al-Azhari aged over 100
From Tunisia:
The late grand Mufti of Tunisia, Shaykh Kamal Ju’ayt (d. 2012 aged 90)
From India:
Shaykh Nasir Ahmed (b. 1335 AH), Sayyid Salman al-Hussaini and the late Shaykh Ahmed Ali al-Surati who lived in Leicester and died in 2011 aged around 95.
From Bangladesh:
The late Shaykh and his paternal grandfathers younger brother, Muhammad Asaddar Ali (d. 2005 aged over 100), Shaykh Abdus Subhan al-Sunamgonji and Shaykh Ahmed Shafi’i.
The shortest chain he possesses back to al-Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (d. 852 AH) is from a stupendously short 6 links (via Ijaza li ahl al-Asr) only, from the late Hanafi Shaykh, Kamil ibn Yasin al-Kalabadhi.
On the secular front he has qualified with a First Class Honours degree in Applied Chemistry attaining first position in his class with a subsequent Doctorate in the same field. He has also worked as a Researcher in the Chemical industry. In his spare time he compiles various Islamic articles for mainly internet distribution. Of the largest two works he has written are one in defence of 20 rak’ats of Taraweeh exceeding 300 pages and his latest piece is regarding the authenticity of a narration from Malik al-Dar describing a certain event that occurred during a drought in the time of the second caliph, Umar ibn al Khattab (ra) in more than 400 pages.
Currently, he is working on writing a bulky work on the matter of where the hands should be placed in Salah with an analysis of practically all known narrations on this specific matter. This work will by Allah’s decree also show some rare narrations that have not been quoted by most of the Muhaddithin of the past and have been discovered by means of painstakingly collecting rare Arabic manuscripts from some Muslim lands. In this regard, he is also a collector of Arabic manuscripts and to date holds more than 100,000 from all over the world.
