A Study of Hadith

Dr. Khalid Mahmud's work entitled A Study of Haddith: 'Ilm al- Haddith, Methodology, Literature and Anthology deals with important points of Principles and Methodology of Haddith and the role of the Prophet as Chief Interpreter of the Message of Islam. This publication also contains a selected anthology of 'Ahadith on some important topics relevant to everyday life. Each Haddith is produced in Arabic, transliteration, translation and explanation. The author provides biographical information about each narrator. Its glossary offers useful reference for both difficult words and technical terms. This well-liked book is written especially for upper elementary and Junior High students. It is divided into two parts: the first deals with the science of Haddith, such as meaning, significance, authenticity, and various Haddith collections, etc.; the second consists of actual texts of the Ahadith on selected topics. Exercises for students are included at the end of each chapter. A detailed glossary of Arabic terms used in the book is included at the end of the book.