Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources — study plan
Islamic University of Madinah Faculty of Hadith and Islamic Studies
- Credit hours
- 56
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 18
- Degree
- master
The Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources study plan at Islamic University of Madinah is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 56 credit hours across 18 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سنة 5103 | Principles of Understanding the Sunnah | 2 |
| 320 | Research Methods | 1 |
| سنة 6002 | Studies in the Sources of the Sunnah | 4 |
| سنة 5153 | Studies in Hadith Commentaries | 4 |
| سند 5101 | Sources of Hadith Sciences | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سنه 5103 | Analytical Hadith 1 | 4 |
| سنه 5002 | Divergent and Problematic Hadith | 2 |
| سنه 5157 | Critical Editing of Manuscripts | 2 |
| سند 5002 | Skills of Composing Hadith Takhrij (Sourcing) | 2 |
| سند 5003 | Applications in Hadith Terminology | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سنه 5155 | Analytical Hadith 2 | 4 |
| سنه 5202 | Sources of the Prophetic Biography and Its Narrations | 4 |
| سنه 5030 | Defense of the Sunnah | 2 |
| عدل 5002 | Studies in Narrator Criticism (al-Jarh wa al-Ta'dil) | 3 |
Year 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سنة 5205 | Reports (Athar) of the Companions | 2 |
| سنه 5410 | Thematic Hadith | 4 |
| سند 5221 | Hidden Defects of Hadith ('Ilal al-Hadith) | 4 |
| فسر 5300 | Graduation Research | 8 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources
How many credit hours is Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources at Islamic University of Madinah?
Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources at Islamic University of Madinah requires completing 56 credit hours to graduate, spread across 18 courses.
How many years is Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources at Islamic University of Madinah?
The study plan for Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources award?
Master of Fiqh of the Sunnah and Its Sources at Islamic University of Madinah awards a Master's degree after completing 56 credit hours.