The Foundations
This course traces the history and foundations of the Sunni tradition, from revelation to the structuring of Islamic sciences.
Core Articles
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
Essential chronology of the life of the Prophet Muhammad: pre-Islamic Arabia, revelation, Hijra, Meccan and Medinan periods. A structured historical guide.
Transmission of the Message
Oral and written transmission of the Qur'an and Sunna: role of the Companions (ṣaḥāba), compilation under Abū Bakr and ʿUthmān, standardization of the muṣḥaf. Complete guide.
The Science of Ḥadīth
Understand the methodology of the science of ḥadīth (ʿulūm al-ḥadīth): isnād, matn, criticism of narrators, and al-Bukhārī's criteria of reliability.
Understanding Sunni Islam
What is Sunni Islam? The four foundational sources (Qur'an, Sunna, Ijmā', Qiyās), the hierarchy of texts, and the logic of transmission. A structured guide for beginners.
Sunni Legal Schools
Understand the four Sunni madhāhib (Ḥanafī, Mālikī, Shāfiʿī, Ḥanbalī). Why do they exist? What are their methodological differences? Explanatory guide.