| 1 | Explains the basic concepts of hadith and sunnah. |
| 2 | Understands the place of hadith in Islamic thought and religious life. |
| 3 | Identifies the general process of transmission, writing, and compilation of hadith. |
| 4 | Recognizes the major hadith sources and the general structure of hadith literature. |
| 5 | Explains the basic distinction between authentic, weak, and fabricated hadiths. |