This course examines the authoritative position of the Sunnah in Islam, with a detailed study of its role alongside the Qurʾān. It addresses the theological foundation for the infallibility of the Prophets, the binding nature of Prophetic narrations, and their legislative authority.
Students will explore responses to early ḥadīth rejectors, assess the nature of Prophetic narrations, and review significant works authored in defense of the Sunnah. The course emphasizes a critical understanding of both historical and contemporary perspectives, equipping students with the ability to articulate the Sunnah’s indispensable place in Islamic law and belief.