Life, Work and Methodology of Imam al-Bukhari

Sahih al-Bukhari is the most sound work after the Quran. There is actually nothing similar to [this book] not only amongst Muslims; there is nothing like it in the whole world." — Dr M Akram Nadwi
This course will provide a profound overview of the text, the life and times of the author: Imam al-Bukhari.

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Level

Advanced

Duration

1 hour in total

Number of Units

1

Course Overview

Sahih al-Bukhari is the most sound work after the Quran. There is actually nothing similar to [this book] not only amongst Muslims; there is nothing like it in the whole world." — Dr M Akram Nadwi

This course will provide a profound overview of the text, the life and times of the author: Imam al-Bukhari.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this short course, students should be able to:
  • Understand the historical development of the reporting and narrating hadith.
  • Accurately describe the science of hadith classification (mustalah).
  • Accurately describe the science of isnad criticism and knowledge of biographies (‘ilm al-rijal).
  • Appreciate the methodology of Imam Bukhari.