Colleges

Course Topics:
Part One: Theoretical Study of Research Methodologies, including:
A. Linguistic and terminological definition of the words: "methodology" and "research.".
The care of Muslim scholars for the scientific method of research.
C. Characteristics of Modern Criticism and its Impact on the Research Methodologies of Islamic Historians.
D- Types of Scientific Approaches and Their Characteristics.
Types of University Research and Their Characteristics.
And the most important characteristics of scientific research.
Z - The most important controls and characteristics of authorship and research in Islamic studies among the Salaf, including:
Reliance on the Quran, Sunnah, and the works of the Salaf
Adherence to the Sharia Methodology in Inferential Reasoning
Adherence to the Sharia methodology in presentation, explanation, and refutation of opponents, along with the etiquette of research and debate, while clarifying the most important controls for refuting opponents according to the Salaf.
The researcher and the most important qualities they should possess, and the pitfalls they should avoid
Scientific supervision, the supervisor's role (rights and responsibilities)
Types of sciences related to Hadith research, their connection to it, their most important sources, and how to benefit from them.
The computer: its importance, its positive and negative effects, and ways to benefit from it in scientific research in general and حديثي research in particular, taking into account general controls in dealing with computers, how to benefit from it in improving plans and research, and knowing recommended scientific websites to visit on the network.
Steps for choosing a topic, and what to consider before choosing a topic.
Research areas in the Prophetic Sunnah and its sciences: Thematic Hadith, Analytical Hadith, Commentators' Methodologies, Ambiguous and Problematic Hadith, Narrations on a Specific Issue, Hadith with Defects (Ilal), Jarh wa Ta'deel (Hadith Criticism), Hadith Terminology, and the branches of these fields.
Research Project:
The importance of the topic and the incentive for choosing it.
Subject Title, and Matters to Consider When Determining the Title.
The approach and methodology the researcher will take in addressing the topic.
Research plan and what to consider in the plan, and modifying the plan.
Previous Studies and Their Evaluation.
Preliminary list of primary sources and references.
Emphasize adherence to the approved template and the guidelines issued by the college's Graduate Studies Agency in this regard.
Gathering information and documenting scientific material:
Methods of transferring information from various sources, whether paper or electronic.
The quote and its controls.
Selecting the scientific material.
Writing the research draft, reviewing the draft, and what to consider.
Punctuation, quotation marks, and organization of research material.
F. Margins: their content, methods, placement, numbering, and what to consider regarding them.
v. Introduction and Contents of the Research.
The conclusion of the research and its contents.
R - Appendices, tables, and charts.
Page numbering.
- Technical indexes and bibliography.
th- Research sections in their final form.
Printing and its controls.
d- Evaluation criteria:
For research.
And for the researcher.
Part Two: Applied Study of Research Methodologies
The professor assigns each student to choose a specialization topic for a research paper. Under the professor's supervision, they will practically apply what they have learned theoretically in the course. The professor will then evaluate the paper, provide scientific feedback, and facilitate a discussion of this feedback among their peers to maximize learning and overcome the apprehension some researchers experience during discussions.
Section Three: Theoretical Study of Manuscript Authentication, including:
Investigation: Definition, Meaning, and Importance **Definition:** Investigation refers to a systematic and thorough inquiry or examination into a matter, event, or circumstance to discover facts, establish truth, or resolve questions. It involves gathering evidence, analyzing information, and drawing conclusions based on objective findings. **Meaning:** In essence, an investigation is a process of uncovering what happened, how it happened, why it happened, and who was involved. It seeks to move from a state of uncertainty or suspicion to one of clarity and understanding. This can apply to a wide range of contexts, including criminal justice, scientific research, journalism, and business analysis. **Importance:** The importance of investigation lies in its ability to: * **Establish Truth and Accountability:** Investigations are crucial for determining the facts of a situation, which in turn allows for fair judgment, accountability for actions, and the administration of justice. * **Prevent Future Harm:** By identifying the causes of incidents or problems, investigations help in developing strategies and implementing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future, thereby enhancing safety, security, and efficiency. * **Inform Decision-Making:** The objective findings of an investigation provide a solid basis for informed decision-making, whether in policy development, business strategy, or personal choices. * **Promote Transparency and Trust:** A well-conducted investigation can foster transparency and build trust among individuals, organizations, and the public by demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing issues fairly. * **Solve Problems and Uncover Innovation:** In scientific and research contexts, investigations are the engine of discovery, leading to new knowledge, technological advancements, and solutions to complex challenges.
B. Definition of heritage, its scientific value, and the necessity of its preservation.
C. The interest of Muslim scholars in heritage and their care for it.
D. Conditions of the researcher and methodologies of researchers.
- The aspects the investigator addresses are:
Text Editing, Its Tools and Means:
Ensure the verified text is accurate and thoroughly edited to remove any potential inaccuracies or ambiguities.
Proving significant differences between versions
Adjust the text with diacritics or letters in the margin
Verification of transmitted texts in the verified text
Textual service, and its areas such as: explaining the unfamiliar, attributing verses, hadith verification, identifying prominent figures and places, etc., text criticism, clarifying illusions, and studying the phenomenon of miswriting and distortion.
and the necessity of good selection of the authenticated text in terms of:
Scientific value.
It has not been published before, or an invalid publication has been published.
Documentation of proportion.
Book size.
Multiple versions, and when it is permissible to verify a unique version.
Complete the text.
Arabic Calligraphy Types.
Terminology and Symbols of the Scribe.
Investigation steps include.
Collecting manuscripts and their means, focusing on the author's manuscript, and adopting the most sound of the author's manuscripts in case of multiplicity.
Completing the documentation of the book's attribution to its author, methods of attribution, and editing the correct title of the book.
Selecting the parent version, if any, and comparing other versions.
Copyright.
Opposition to copying, its importance, and its consequences.
Text completion and service (footnotes).
The study's work and its content, and it includes matters, the most important of which are:
Translation of the author, a statement of his status and works.
The Importance of Books and an Explanation of Their Characteristics.
The author's methodology in the verified book.
Critique of the book and stating what it has and what it lacks.
k-Introduction.
For accessories.
General Indexes.