al-Manzoomah al-Bayquniyyah
Course Type: Usool al-Hadith (Science of Hadith)
al-Manzoomah al-Bayquniyyah fi Mustalah Ahl al-hadith wa al-athar
Bayquni's Poetical Work on the Nomenclature of the People of Transmission
This thirty-four line rhyming text was authored to introduce the science of hadith to those without any prior knowledge of hadith sciences. Its brief format, yet broad scope make it an ideal introductory text for those who wish to simply gain a greater appreciation of the scope of hadith sciences or for even those who wish to specialize in the science of hadith. Its rhyming nature, allows for easy memorization and it includes essential topics relating to hadith terminology for any student of Islam, such as sahih (authentic) hasan (good), or daeef (weak). The work also includes more sophisticated terminology used by scholars of hadith such as marfoo', maqtoo', mursal, ghareeb, mutawatur, and much more.
It is a stepping stone for students of hadith who plan on studying more detailed texts in the science of hadith such as Nukhbatul al-Fikr by Ibn Hajr or Ikhtisaar uloom al-Hadith by Ibn Kathir, but it is equally vital for any student of Islam, whether they be a student of Fiqh, Tafseer or Aqeedah, because the Sharee'ah of Islam is based upon textual evidence.
By the end of the course, a student will be able to do the following:
Students must be able to:
- read Arabic with vowels
- dedicate 3-4 hours per week
- use PDF and Word files
- attend weekly class for 1:15
- Audio recording in Arabic of the full text
- Arabic text with full tashkeel (Arabic Vowels) in PDF & WORD
- Complete English translation of Arabic text.
- Full written commentary in both English and Arabic
- PowerPoint Presentation for ease of understanding
- Supplementary materials related to the Science
- Weekly progress-check worksheets
This seven-week course will cover the complete text offering a perfect introduction into the field of Mustalah al-Hadith and paving the way for full benefit from al-Hafidh Ibn Hajr's Nukhbat al-Fikar.. If you are interested in studying this course and would like to know course dates, please register your interest by filling out the form at admissions.
This is an Ijazah course and students who memorize and understand the principles covered in the text will be honored with a written Ijazah granting permission to impart this sacred text unto others. A more general Ijazah, indicating completion and participation under the tutelage of a teacher, will be awarded to those who actively attend the entire course. FAQs
Hadith Studies al-Bayquniyyah
Brief Biography
Little is known about the author of this treasured work, or even when it was written, except for the author's nickname of al-Bayquni. This is derived from information gleaned from his poetical work, where he mentions near the end of it, that he named the classical work, “al-Manzoomah al-Bayquniyah.” Beyond this association, scholars have mentioned his name as Taha or Umar ibn Muhammad ibn Futuh and that he probably lived around the year 1080AH.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, an author's identity being unknown is not unheard of. In fact, a number of scholars have revealed little, or no details of their identity such as Ibn Ajroom or al-Qahtani. No doubt, this demonstrates their pure intentions in authoring works solely to gain the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, rather than to gain fame and praise of other men.
Therefore, it can be said that the ambiguity associated with al-Bayquni's real name, only emphasizes the pure, untainted intentions the author had when he wrote this 34 line poetical masterpiece. Perhaps this is the reason it has gained acceptance far and wide, and generation after generation. This act should serve as a reminder to the readership and those who study this text, to keep their intentions pure, solely for the sake of Allah Ta’ala and not some worldly gain.
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