Egypt's Minister of Endowments, Osama El-Azhari, participated in the discussion of a PhD thesis at Kafrelsheikh University's Faculty of Arts. The thesis, titled "The Term 'Straight Hadith' Among Hadith Scholars Until the End of the 10th Hijri Century: An Analytical and Comparative Study," was submitted by researcher Mohamed Abd El-Hamid El-Sayed El-Qot. El-Azhari, who is also a professor of Hadith and its sciences, joined the discussion as a member and examiner.
The thesis examined the meanings and usage of the term "straight Hadith" among Hadith scholars. It analyzed the statements of scholars and compared them to understand the term's connotations in different contexts. The discussion committee consisted of several prominent academics, including El-Azhari, who played a significant role in evaluating the thesis.
The committee chair, Dr. Sayed Ahmed Abu Hatab, is a professor of linguistic sciences at Kafrelsheikh University. Other members included Dr. Mohamed Taha Ealam, a professor of Islamic studies, and Dr. Mohamed Hassan Qandil, a professor of Hadith and its sciences at Al-Azhar University. The discussion was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Kafrelsheikh University's president, Yahia Zakaria Eid.
The researcher, Mohamed Abd El-Hamid El-Sayed El-Qot, expressed his gratitude to El-Azhari for agreeing to participate in the discussion. He praised the minister's support for scientific research and the valuable comments provided by the discussion committee. El-Qot also thanked his professors, supervisors, and colleagues for their contributions to the thesis.
El-Azhari welcomed the opportunity to participate in the discussion, praising the efforts of Kafrelsheikh University and the Faculty of Arts in promoting scientific research. He emphasized the importance of studying Hadith terminology and its role in understanding the critical approach of Hadith scholars. The minister also commended the researcher's efforts in preparing the thesis and the thorough analysis presented.
The discussion committee ultimately awarded the researcher a PhD with first-class honors after evaluating the thesis and deliberating on its content. The committee praised the researcher's work, which provided a comprehensive analysis of the term "straight Hadith" and its usage among Hadith scholars. The study highlighted the significance of continued research in Islamic and Hadith studies.
Key points from the discussion included the importance of analyzing Hadith terminology and the need for continued research in Islamic studies. El-Azhari's participation in the discussion underscored the Egyptian government's commitment to promoting scientific research and academic excellence. The study's findings are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of Hadith scholarship and its critical approaches.
Key points
- The Egyptian Minister of Endowments, Osama El-Azhari, participated in the discussion of a PhD thesis at Kafrelsheikh University.
- The thesis examined the term "straight Hadith" among Hadith scholars until the end of the 10th Hijri century.
- The study highlighted the importance of analyzing Hadith terminology and its role in understanding the critical approach of Hadith scholars.
