Description
Course Code: HDH 100
Location: Adelphi University (Garden City)
Dates: Jan 11 – May 17, 2026
Day: Sundays
Time: 1130am-1pm
Instructor: Mufti Abdullah Sheikh
Certificate / Degree Program: CIF
1.5 credits / 24 hours
Men only
Course Description:
This course serves as a foundational entry into the sciences of Prophetic Tradition (ʿUlūm al-Ḥadīth), utilizing two primary texts to balance theory and application. Guided by Farhan Zubairi’s Introduction to Hadith Studies, students will explore the historical and theoretical framework of how Ḥadīth was preserved, moving from the era of the Companions to the canonization of the Six Books. Simultaneously, students will apply these concepts through the study of Zād al-Ṭālibīn by Mawlana Ashiq Ilahi al-Bulandshahrī, engaging directly with short, aphoristic narrations to develop translation skills and an appreciation for Prophetic eloquence (Jawāmiʿ al-Kalim).
Prerequisites:
None. This course will utilize an English translation of the core text.
Course Requirements:
This class meets in person, and live attendance is required. Recorded audio will be provided only for excused absences. To obtain credit, students must complete all assigned coursework which may include written assignments, term papers, quizzes, and exams.
No Class Dates: Feb 15 (President’s Day weekend), Mar 22 (Eid weekend), Apr 5 (Spring Break)
Tuition: $225
Transcripts: This is a credit-bearing course. Final grades will be permanently recorded on your official student transcript.
Retake Policy: Students are permitted to retake this course in future semesters to improve their recorded grade.
Please note that all tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.