Doha: Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), is offering new and returning programs, including sessions exploring various aspects of the Hadith this Spring Cycle 2. "In our daily lives, Muslims derive great insight, inspiration, and guidance from the Hadith. At Al-Mujadilah, our study of Prophetic Hadith reveals many lessons, including the contributions of early Muslim women to discussions surrounding worship, jurisprudence, and ethics," said Executive Director of Al-Mujadilah, Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui.
According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Sohaira explained that there are numerous instances within Hadith texts where women engage in dialogue with Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), inquiring and sparking thoughtful questions for the betterment of Muslim society. "There is much to be learned from these interactions; how they were conducted and what conclusions were reached," she said, adding "The etiquette, or Adab, of these exchanges is a critical aspect of study and informs our exploration of these important texts."
Starting on 3 May, the 'Introduction to Hadith Sciences' program will be led by Dr. Mutaz Al-Khatib, Associate Professor of Methodology and Ethics at the Research Centre for Islamic Legislation and Ethics at QF's Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The two-part program will simplify the complexities of Hadith sciences, and delve into topics like the collection, preservation, authentication, and interpretation of Hadith.
Dr. Mutaz, also the Coordinator of the MA in Applied Islamic Ethics at HBKU's College of Islamic Studies, is also leading an ongoing dynamic seven-part lecture series titled 'Women in Hadith,' which started 23 April. The series explores themes like women's roles, moral traits, critical reasoning, and behaviours in interpersonal contexts to offer a balanced and nuanced view of Muslim women's representation.
Firsila Shah, who holds an MA in Islamic Studies from Birmingham University's Selly Oak College, is leading the 'Journaling the Seerah' program, which started on 22 April. In line with Al-Mujadilah's focus on long-term personal and religious development, the program, which first launched last year, has returned by popular demand, offering Muslim women an immersive experience to explore the life of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Over the course of five sessions and through reflective journaling, participants will study the lessons from the Medinan era in the Prophet's life, while also considering women's contributions to early Muslim history.