Handbook

This subject builds on the knowledge and skills developed in ISL232. It involves the study of a selected range of Hadith from the canonical collections, and will allow students to critically examine the text (matn) and the chain (sanad) of these selected reports together with their commentaries (sharh) from various angles. It will expose students to the most well-known and relevant Hadith and enable them to develop the ability to apply the Hadith methodology developed in ISL232. Selected Hadith will have theological, moral, spiritual and legal implications within the context of Islamic studies.

• Sahih al-Bukhari
• Sahih al-Muslim
• Sunan Abu Dawud
• Jami' al-Tirmidhi
• Sunan al-Nasai
• Sunan Ibn Maja
• Al-Lu'lu wa al-Marjan
• Riyad al-Salihin