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Hadith Course – Beginner
Islamic Studies
A structured and accessible introduction to the study of Hadith designed for students who want to understand the sayings, actions, and teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and learn how Hadith guides a Muslim's faith, worship, character, and everyday life. The course introduces students to the meaning and importance of Hadith, the relationship between the Quran and Sunnah, basic Hadith terminology, selected authentic Hadith, and practical lessons from the Prophetic teachings. The lessons are presented in a simple and engaging way, making the course suitable for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of Hadith studies.
What You Will Learn
- Understand what Hadith and Sunnah mean.
- Understand the importance of Hadith in Islam.
- Understand the relationship between the Quran and Sunnah.
- Recognize the basic components of a Hadith.
- Understand basic Hadith terminology.
- Recognize the difference between authentic and weak Hadith at an introductory level.
- Study selected authentic Hadith from well-known collections.
- Understand the general meanings of selected Hadith.
- Extract practical lessons from Prophetic teachings.
- Apply selected Prophetic teachings to everyday life.
- Develop good Islamic manners and character through the Sunnah.
- Develop appreciation and love for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners who have never studied Hadith before.
- Children and teenagers studying Islamic Studies.
- Adults who want to learn the basics of Hadith.
- Quran students who want to strengthen their understanding of the Sunnah.
- New Muslims and reverts beginning their Islamic Studies journey.
- Students who want to learn authentic Prophetic teachings in a structured way.
- Anyone interested in understanding how the Sunnah guides everyday Muslim life.
Prerequisites
- Have basic Quran reading ability.
- Have a basic understanding of fundamental Islamic beliefs and practices.
- Be willing to read and review selected Hadith between lessons.
- Advanced Arabic knowledge is not required.
Certificate
- Hadith Course – Beginner Certificate of Completion
- The certificate recognizes the student's successful completion of the Beginner Hadith program and progress in understanding selected Prophetic teachings and basic Hadith concepts.
- Important: This is a course completion certificate and is not an Ijazah, academic degree, or qualification in Hadith scholarship.
Course Details
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10 modules · 57 lessons- Lesson 1: What Is Hadith?
- Lesson 2: What Is the Sunnah?
- Lesson 3: The Importance of Hadith in Islam
- Lesson 4: The Relationship Between the Quran and Sunnah
- Lesson 5: Why Muslims Follow the Sunnah
- Lesson 1: The Basic Structure of a Hadith
- Lesson 2: Isnad – The Chain of Narrators
- Lesson 3: Matn – The Text of the Hadith
- Lesson 4: Introduction to Hadith Narrators
- Lesson 5: How Hadith Were Preserved and Transmitted
- Lesson 1: What Makes a Hadith Authentic?
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Sahih Hadith
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Hasan Hadith
- Lesson 4: Introduction to Da'if Hadith
- Lesson 5: Understanding Hadith Classification at a Basic Level
- Lesson 1: Hadith About Sincerity and Intention
- Lesson 2: Hadith About the Five Pillars of Islam
- Lesson 3: Hadith About Prayer
- Lesson 4: Hadith About Fasting
- Lesson 5: Hadith About Charity
- Lesson 6: Hadith About Hajj and Worship
- Lesson 1: Truthfulness and Honesty
- Lesson 2: Kindness and Mercy
- Lesson 3: Respecting Parents
- Lesson 4: Good Treatment of Neighbors
- Lesson 5: Controlling Anger
- Lesson 6: Forgiveness and Patience
- Lesson 7: Good Speech and Avoiding Harm
- Lesson 1: Kindness Toward Family
- Lesson 2: Rights and Responsibilities Within the Family
- Lesson 3: Raising Children According to the Sunnah
- Lesson 4: Brotherhood and Muslim Community
- Lesson 5: Helping Others
- Lesson 6: Respecting the Rights of Others
- Lesson 1: Eating and Drinking Etiquette
- Lesson 2: Sleeping and Waking According to the Sunnah
- Lesson 3: Greetings and Social Interaction
- Lesson 4: Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene
- Lesson 5: Work, Responsibility, and Trust
- Lesson 6: Time Management and Productive Living
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Sahih Al-Bukhari
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Sahih Muslim
- Lesson 3: Introduction to Riyad As-Salihin
- Lesson 4: Introduction to Al-Arba'in An-Nawawiyyah
- Lesson 5: Studying Selected Hadith From Major Collections
- Lesson 1: Turning Hadith Knowledge Into Action
- Lesson 2: Following the Sunnah in Daily Life
- Lesson 3: Developing Prophetic Character
- Lesson 4: Avoiding Misunderstanding of Hadith
- Lesson 5: Reviewing and Applying Selected Hadith
- Lesson 1: Review of Hadith and Sunnah Concepts
- Lesson 2: Review of Hadith Terminology
- Lesson 3: Review of Selected Hadith
- Lesson 4: Understanding and Explaining Hadith Meanings
- Lesson 5: Practical Application Exercise
- Lesson 6: Final Assessment
- Lesson 7: Preparing for the Intermediate Hadith Level
Your Course Teacher
Sheikh Abdelrahman El-Sayed Abu El-Ata
Chairman of the Board
Sheikh Abdelrahman El-Sayed Abu El-Ata is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Wahion Youha Academy, with 21 years of experience in Quranic and Islamic education.
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Sheikh Azeez Mohammed Hassan Zena
Senior Quran & Tajweed Instructor
Sheikh Azeez Mohammed Hassan Zena has 16 years of experience teaching the Holy Quran. He began teaching at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in 2006 and started teaching Quran online in 2010, gaining extensive experience in both traditional and online Quran education. He…
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Sheikh Hussein Muhammad Ahmed
Senior Quran & Tajweed Instructor
Hussein Muhammad Ahmed graduated from Al-Azhar University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Languages and Translation, Department of Islamic Studies. He has memorized the Holy Qur'an and holds an Ijazah in the narration of Hafs 'an…
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Sheikh Mohammed Said Abbas
Tajweed Instructor
Sheikh Mohammed Said Abbas is a Tajweed instructor with more than two years of experience teaching Noor Al-Bayan, Tajweed, and the Holy Quran. He is a student of Quranic readings at Al-Azhar University, where he focuses on the study and…
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Ustadh Ahmed Esayed Sedeek
Quran & Tajweed Instructor
Ustadh Ahmed Esayed Sedeek is an experienced educator with a long background in teaching. He has worked as an English teacher at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif since 2010 and has also been teaching Quran memorization since 2021. He is passionate about teaching…
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Ustadha Amany Mostafa Yuones
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Ustadha Amany Mostafa Yuones is a dedicated Quran and Tajweed teacher with 7 years of teaching experience, including 3 years of practical experience working at a specialized Quran memorization center. She graduated from the Faculty of Education and holds an…
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Ustadha Iman Ibrahim Abdel Latif El-Saadawy
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The course introduces selected Hadith from well-known collections such as Sahih Al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Riyad As-Salihin, and Al-Arba’in An-Nawawiyyah.
Students are introduced to the basic principles of Hadith classification, but detailed Hadith authentication and narrator criticism are covered at more advanced levels.
Yes. The course focuses primarily on selected authentic Hadith and introduces students to the basic concept of Hadith authentication.
No advanced Arabic knowledge is required. Hadith are explained in an accessible language, with important Arabic terms introduced gradually.
Yes. The course is specifically designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Hadith studies.