Defending the Sunnah
Course
About The Course
Unlock the power of knowledge and strengthen your faith in the Defending the Sunnah course. Delve deep into the art of articulating and safeguarding the authority of Hadith against objections and criticisms. Join us on this transformative journey to become a confident advocate, equipped with the tools to uphold the credibility of the Sunnah. Empower yourself to navigate modern challenges, engage in effective communication, and emerge as a steadfast defender of Islamic tradition. Join now and be part of a community dedicated to preserving the essence of Hadith.
At A Glance
- 16 Live Online Sessions
- Duration: 6 months
- Sundays, 3 PM - 4 PM (London, UK)
- Video Recordings Available
- Access to Mobile App
- Certificate
- From £14.99/Month (For 4 Months)
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- Starts on 17th November 2024
- Course Fee:
Pay in Full:£79.99£59.99
Pay in 4 Installments: £14.99 per month - Registration Deadline: 16th November 2024
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Course Overview
Defending the Honour of Sunnah:
- Welcome to a comprehensive exploration of the Defending the Sunnah, a transformative journey that equips you with the tools to defend the Sunnah against challenges and doubts.
- By the end of this enlightening course, you’ll emerge as a confident and articulate advocate of the Hadith’s authority, ready to address objections with clarity and conviction.
Learning Objectives
- Critical Analysis: Analyze objections and criticisms against the Sunnah from diverse sources.
- Effective Communication: Develop effective communication skills to articulate the importance and credibility of Hadith.
Learning Outcomes
- Developing Critical Skills: You will be skilled at identifying and dissecting challenges to the authority of Sunnah.
- Acquiring Persuasive Communication: You will acquire the expertise to communicate the significance of Sunnah to diverse audiences, addressing their doubts and objections persuasively.
Here is the course outline:
Welcome Aboard: Course Introduction |
Session 1 - Introduction to Defending the SunnahThe Importance of Sunnah in Islamic Scholarship Overview of Challenges Faced in Modern Times Methodology of Critical Analysis and Response Developing Effective Communication Skills |
Session 2 - Introduction to Orientalism and Hadith StudiesHistorical Context of Orientalism Defining and Understanding Orientalist Approaches Critical Examination of Orientalist Approaches Evolution and Influence of Orientalist Thought Orientalism’s Impact on Modern Thoughts |
Session 3 - Key Orientalists - Goldziher, Schacht, and BeyondGoldziher and Joseph Schacht: Investigating Their Contributions Dissecting the works of John Wansbrough, Patricia Crone, Michael Cook, and Other Influential Orientalists Methodological Critiques and Impacts Case Study: Orientalist Perspectives on Specific Ahadith Practicum: Presenting Rebuttals to Orientalist Arguments |
Session 4 - Methodological Analysis of Orientalist ApproachesContrasting Methodologies: Goldziher's "Muslim Studies" vs. Islamic approaches. Biases in Orientalist Studies: Critiquing Wansbrough's "Quranic Studies". Case Study: Misinterpretations in Crone and Cook’s "Hagarism". Impact Assessment: Orientalist influence on modern Islamic thought. Practicum: Role-play refuting Orientalist claims. |
Session 5 - Case Studies: Orientalist Claims vs. Traditional UnderstandingsIn-Depth Analysis of Prominent Orientalist Claims Scholarly Islamic Responses to Orientalist Critiques Exploring Divergences in Interpretation and Methodology Contemporary Responses from Muslim Scholars Practicum: Mock Debates on Orientalist vs. Islamic Perspectives |
Session 6 - Historical Overview of The Kharijites, the Mu'tazila, and the QuranistsOrigins of Hadith-Rejecting Sects: The Kharijites and the Mu'tazila. The Quranists: Their doctrinal stance on rejecting Hadith. The Zaydi Shia and the Ibadiyyah Movement: Approaches towards Hadith. Refuting Sectarian Views: Addressing key arguments against Hadith authority. Role Play Practicum: Simulating dialogues with sect perspectives. |
Session 7 - Theological and Jurisprudential ImplicationsImpact of Rejecting Hadith on Islamic Theology and Law Debates and Dialogues with Sectarian Groups Analyzing Sectarian Interpretations of the Quran Case Study: Rebutting Sectarian Claims with Scholarly Evidence Practicum: Debating and Refuting Sectarian Arguments |
Session 8 - Modern Criticisms of Ahadith: From Feminists to LiberalsModern Criticism Landscape: Overview of contemporary critiques of Hadith. Feminist Critiques Analysis: Focus on Amina Wadud and Asma Barlas. Secular-Liberal Perspectives: Examining viewpoints by Irshad Manji and others. Case Study: Studying El Fadl's and Wadud's perspectives. Practicum: Developing rebuttals to modern critiques. |
Session 9 - Critical Evaluation of Modern Reinterpretations: From Sir Syed to Javeed Ahmad GhamdiExamining Controversial Figures: Assessing the divergence from mainstream Hadith views Principles and Criteria for Valid Hadith Interpretation Sir Syed's Hadith Perspective: Critical analysis of his approach. Case Study: Scrutinizing Javeed Ahmad Ghamdi's Misinterpretations Rebuttal Tactics: Crafting counterarguments to modern interpretations. |
Session 10 -Case Studies: Exploring Controversial Hadith NarrativesDeep Dive into Five Controversial Ahadith The Hadith of Hazrat Aisha's Age at Marriage The Hadith on Female Testimony The Hadith of the Satanic Verses Scholarly Analysis and Refutations of Criticisms |
Session 11 -Hadith and Science: Analyzing Dawkins, Krauss, and HarrisNavigating Apparent Contradictions Between Science and Hadith Examining Richard Dawkins' Perspective on Hadith and Science Scrutinizing Lawrence Krauss' Views on Hadith in the Context of Science Dissecting Sam Harris' Views on Hadith in Light of Scientific Understanding Case Study: Analyzing a Specific Hadith Narrative in Relation to Scientific Findings |
Session 12 - : Hadith and Medical Science: Navigating Apparent ContradictionsThe Existence of the Soul: Harmonizing Hadith and Medical Science The Abortion Debate: Exploring the 40 and 120-Day Hadith in Medical Context Bridging Islamic Thought with Contemporary Medical Knowledge Case Study: Addressing Complex Modern Medical Challenges Practicum: Resolving Doubts in Medical Contexts |