Hyderabad, Sep 8: The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Hyderabad recently held an extensive Hadith workshop for its selected members. The workshop, conducted on Saturday, saw participation from over 50 students and featured esteemed speakers, including the distinguished Islamic scholar, Dr. Mohammad Razi-ul-Islam Nadwi.
Dr. Razi-ul-Islam Nadwi, a highly respected figure in the field of Islamic studies, was invited by SIO Hyderabad to share his insights with the attendees. The workshop began with a session by Hafiz Mohammad Ismail, who provided a comprehensive explanation of Hadith Jibreel. This was followed by an enlightening lecture from Maulana Abdul Samad Amoodi, who explored the history of Hadith compilation, introduced key Hadith literature, and highlighted the contributions of contemporary Hadith scholars and Islamic movement scholars.
Farhan Falahi delivered a detailed lecture on Hadith terminology and sciences, while Dr. Talha Fayyazuddin emphasized the significance and necessity of obeying the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Dr. Razi-ul-Islam Nadwi led three key sessions during the workshop. He discussed the religious significance of Hadith, provided compelling evidence for its authority, offered guidelines for studying Hadith, and addressed challenges related to fabricated Hadiths, the denial of Hadith, and objections raised by Orientalists. His presentations, enhanced with PowerPoint, were particularly well-received, offering clarity and depth to the discussions.
One of the workshop’s highlights was the collective study of selected Hadiths. Students were divided into eight groups and tasked with analyzing specific Hadiths from Maulana Muhammad Farooq Khan’s book Kalaam-e-Nubuwwat. Representatives from each group presented their findings, followed by insightful commentary and guidance from Dr. Nadwi on effective Hadith study and presentation techniques.
The workshop also featured a Hadith Exhibition organized by the students. The exhibition displayed charts on Hadith terminology, the history of Hadith compilation, biographies of significant Hadith scholars, and the contributions of Indian scholars to Hadith studies.
The event was highly successful, with students engaging actively in discussions, taking detailed notes, and posing thoughtful questions during the Q&A sessions. Some students even approached the scholars outside the program to seek further clarification.
This workshop underscores the critical importance of intellectual and academic training for the younger generation. The SIO Hyderabad team, particularly Brother Huzayfah Anas, was commended for their excellent arrangements and hospitality. The success of this program has prompted calls for similar workshops to be organized in other states and major cities to safeguard the faith and religious knowledge of the youth.
