Usul Hadith is a science that relates to the study of hadith. It considers whether the chain and text of a single narration is authentic or not. This allows the scholars to only derive rulings and establish Aqaa’id based on rigorously authenticated hadith only. One of the earliest known scholars who discussed the principle of…Continue reading A Brief History of Usul Hadith
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The Classifications of Hadith Summarised
The science of hadith is vast and there are many classifications and rankings of hadith. Here is a summary of the main types of classifications (tabaqat). A hadith is composed of three parts: The Matn is the main text whereas the Isnad is the chain of reporters leading back to the Prophet, and the Taraf is the beginning sentence of…Continue reading The Classifications of Hadith Summarised
10 Principles of Taṣawwuf
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Taṣawwuf
10 Principles of Tajwīd
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Tajwīd
10 Principles of ‘Aqīdah
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of ‘Aqīdah
10 Principles of Ṣarf
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Ṣarf
10 Principles of Uṣūl Fiqh
Al-Mabādīy’at al-ʽAšharah are the ten fundamentals which every student should know before delving into a particular subject. This helps in knowing what it is about and what can be achieved from the subject. Indeed the fundamentals of every science are ten: The definition, the subject, and the fruits, Its merit, relationship and founder, The name,…Continue reading 10 Principles of Uṣūl Fiqh