An Introduction to the Science of Hadith by Dr Suhaib Hasan is a concise guide to how scholars studied, transmitted and classified reports about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It introduces the methods behind hadith scholarship, rather than presenting a collection of narrations alone.
The book explains the development of hadith terminology, the study of narrators and the importance of the isnad—the chain of transmission. Its classification section considers connected and interrupted chains, the number of narrators, how reports are conveyed, hidden defects, and narrators’ reliability and memory.
Who is it for? English-speaking readers beginning hadith studies, students seeking a compact overview, and anyone who wants to understand the terminology encountered when reading Islamic books. Its short format makes it a useful starting point before more detailed study.
About the author: Dr Suhaib Hasan is an Islamic scholar and teacher. This introductory work brings the specialised subjects of hadith classification and narrator evaluation to English-speaking readers.
Author: Dr Suhaib Hasan
Pages: 64
Publisher: Darussalam
Published: 2010
ISBN: 9789960740614
Dimensions: 14 x 21 cm
