School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsHadith: The Prophetic Tradition (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700161.2
Discipline: RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
102296 - Hadith: The Prophetic Tradition
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
About this Unit
Islam is a way of life which is governed by the Qur’an, the Muslim principal source of guidance. However, while the Qur’an is the foundation of authority in Islam, it provides few legal injunctions. Hadith (the saying, deeds and actions of Prophet Muhammad) forms the basis for the details of Islamic law and for many tenets of Islamic creed. This unit introduces students to the second most fundamental source of Islam, Hadith. It aims to familiarise students with the origins of the Hadith, its overall structure, content and importantly, its function in Muslim living and to assist them in understanding contemporary issues and debates surrounding Islam.