ISS 206 — Textual Studies of the Hadīth I

About this course

ISS 206 Textual Studies of the Hadīth I is a 200 Level course in the Religious Studies department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 20 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 5 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language · Part 1

1. Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language 11 minutes 22 seconds
2. Reading Arabic Hadith with Attention to Meaning 11 minutes 45 seconds
3. Reading Sentences, Connectors and Repeated Forms 12 minutes 41 seconds

Series 2: Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language · Part 2

1. Teachings of the Prophet in Daily Life 14 minutes 39 seconds
2. Part 3.2 Overview: Repentance, Perseverance and Personal Growth 13 minutes 13 seconds
3. Part 3.3 Overview: Truthfulness, Trust and Neighbourliness 13 minutes 2 seconds
4. Kindness and Dutifulness to Parents 13 minutes 10 seconds

Series 3: Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language · Part 3

1. Translation and Commentary of Selected Hadiths 14 minutes 33 seconds
2. The Three Layers of Hadith Study 11 minutes 48 seconds
3. The Hadith on Patience and Perseverance 10 minutes 3 seconds
4. The Hadith on Steadfast Faith and Conduct 11 minutes 49 seconds

Series 4: Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language · Part 4

1. Analytical Approaches and Sound Judgment 13 minutes 56 seconds
2. Pilot Questions 4.1 - Reading a Hadith Critically 13 minutes 7 seconds
3. Pilot Questions 4.2 - Context, Meaning and Comparison 14 minutes 44 seconds
4. Part 4.4 - Applying Analytical Judgment to Contemporary Cases: Overview 14 minutes 13 seconds

Series 5: Reading Islamic Texts in Source Language · Part 5

1. Competence in Islamic Jurisprudence 13 minutes 46 seconds
2. Identifying Legal and Ethical Dimensions in a Hadith 14 minutes 40 seconds
3. Context, Conditions and Exceptions 14 minutes 26 seconds
4. Applying Jurisprudential Principles Responsibly - Overview 9 minutes 22 seconds
5. Pilot Question 5.4 9 minutes 40 seconds

Lecture note

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