This course offers a deep exploration of Ahādīth al-Aḥkām—the prophetic traditions that serve as a foundational source for Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). These hadiths provide divine guidance, shaping legal rulings and ethical principles within the framework of Shariah. Through a structured study, students will examine how these narrations clarify key legal and ethical matters, particularly in four major areas: Halal and Haram, Interest (Riba), Zakat, and Legal Rulings on Mosques. By analyzing these critical aspects, this course aims to enhance the understanding of Islamic law and its practical application in everyday life.
Primary Sources of Study
To ensure a comprehensive and scholarly approach, this course will be based on the following classical texts:
1. Sharḥ Ma‘ānī al-Āthār by Imam al-Tahawi – A fundamental work analyzing conflicting hadith reports and reconciling them within the framework of Hanafi jurisprudence.
2. Saḥīḥ Muslim by Imām Muslim ibn al Hajjā.
3. Sunan al-Tirmiḍī by Imām al-Tirmiḍī.
4. Naṣb al-Rāyah by Imam al-Zayla‘i – A detailed hadith referencing work that verifies and traces hadith sources used in Hanafi fiqh, providing authentication and scholarly discussions.
5. Fatḥ al-Qadīr by Imam Ibn al-Humām – A renowned commentary on al-Hidayah, integrating hadith-based evidence with legal reasoning in the Hanafi school.
This course aims to equip students with the ability to engage critically with the prophetic traditions, understand their applications in legal rulings, and appreciate the meticulous scholarship behind Islamic jurisprudence.