Our online Hadith course teaches authentic sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with their meaning and practical lessons. Students begin with Imam Nawawi's Forty Hadith, study selected chapters on faith, worship and character, and learn how scholars grade Hadith as Sahih, Hasan or Da'if.
Who this course is for
- Teens and adults who want to know the Sunnah from its sources
- Students who have completed Nazra and want to go deeper
- Parents who want to teach Hadith at home
What you will learn
- The Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi with explanation
- Selected Hadith on Iman, Salah, character and family life
- How a Hadith is structured: Sanad and Matn
- Grades of Hadith: Sahih, Hasan and Da'if
- The major collections: Bukhari, Muslim and the Sunan
Key terms you will learn
Course path
- Introduction to HadithWhat Hadith is and why it matters
- Arba'een an-Nawawi 1–20Memorize and explain
- Arba'een an-Nawawi 21–42Memorize and explain
- Themed HadithWorship, manners, family and dealings
- Hadith sciences basicsSanad, Matn, grading and the major books
نَضَّرَ اللَّهُ امْرَأً سَمِعَ مِنَّا شَيْئًا فَبَلَّغَهُ كَمَا سَمِعَهُ
“May Allah brighten the face of a person who hears something from us and conveys it as he heard it.”
Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2657
Questions about this course
Which Hadith book do you start with?
We start with the Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi, a short collection that covers the core principles of Islam and is ideal for memorization.
Is the Hadith course taught in English?
Yes, and also in Urdu. The Arabic text is always read, and the explanation is given in the language you choose.
Do I need to know Arabic?
No. Being able to read Arabic script helps, but meanings and explanations are given in English or Urdu.