The Forty Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi | Part 2

Course Description:

An in-depth study of the forty-hadith compilation of Imam al-Nawawī, this course is meant to provide students with a foundation in the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ was given jawāmiʿ al-kalim (جوامع الكلم), or the ability to say much in very few words. The ahadith of the Prophet ﷺ combine eloquence with deep, encompassing meanings in a uniquely simple way. This particular compilation was chosen because it includes ṣaḥīḥ hadīth, and it covers a variety of subjects.
By the end of this course, students will be able to translate, understand, and draw practical life lessons from the text of the forty hadith in this compilation. The first 20 hadith are covered in Part 1 and the second 20 hadith are covered in Part 2.

Course Prerequisites:

• Students should be women above the age of 17.
• Successful completion of at least one Ribaat Level 1 core course.
• Arabic Novice High or equivalent knowledge.
• Part 1 of this course is suggested but not required for Part 2.

Course Requirements:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31st, 2025.

Please note that daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 9.

This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text:

Required: Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Imam al-Nawawi: Timeless Prophetic Gems of Guidance and Wisdom by Dr. Jamal Ahmed Badi

Recommended: 

• A Treasury of Hadith: A commentary on Nawawi’s Selection of Forty Prophetic Traditions by Ibn Daqiq al-ʿId
• Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Al-Nawawi (3-Volume Set) by Jamaaluddin Zarabozo
• Arabic-English dictionary or application

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

• $150.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on January 10. (if seats are available)
• Registration closes February 3.
• Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org