Master of Hadith Sciences — study plan
Islamic University of Madinah Faculty of Hadith and Islamic Studies
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 21
- Degree
- master
The Master of Hadith Sciences study plan at Islamic University of Madinah is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 21 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| فقه 5111 | Research Methodology | 2 |
| عدل 5104 | Sources of Hadith Sciences | 2 |
| سند 5130 | Takhrij Formulation and Isnad Tree Diagramming | 2 |
| مصادر | Studies in the Sources of the Sunnah | 0 |
| سند 5210 | Narrator Criticism and Accreditation (al-Jarh wa al-Ta'dil) 1 | 4 |
| سنة 5153 | Studies in Hadith Commentaries | 4 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سند 5105 | Methodology of Manuscript Editing | 3 |
| سند 5100 | Applied Hadith Terminology | 4 |
| سند 5120 | Rules of Criticism and Indicators of Preponderance | 2 |
| سند 5312 | Narrator Criticism and Accreditation (al-Jarh wa al-Ta'dil) 2 | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سنة 5005 | Principles of Understanding the Sunnah | 2 |
| سند 5221 | Hidden Defects of Hadith ('Ilal al-Hadith) | 4 |
| سند 5201 | Studies in the Ranks of Narrators | 3 |
| سند 5322 | Criticism of Isnads | 4 |
| سنه 5002 | Conflicting and Problematic Hadith | 2 |
| سنه 5030 | Defense of the Sunnah | 2 |
| سند 5203 | Dialogue and Debate | 2 |
| سند 5423 | Criticism of Hadith Texts (Matn Criticism) | 2 |
| سند 5403 | Hadith Issues | 2 |
| سند 5450 | Orientalism and Hadith Science | 2 |
Year 3 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hadith Sciences
How many credit hours is Master of Hadith Sciences at Islamic University of Madinah?
Master of Hadith Sciences at Islamic University of Madinah requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 21 courses.
How many years is Master of Hadith Sciences at Islamic University of Madinah?
The study plan for Master of Hadith Sciences spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Master of Hadith Sciences award?
Master of Hadith Sciences at Islamic University of Madinah awards a Master's degree after completing 60 credit hours.