
In Season 6, Episode 6 of Talking With Teachers, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali speaks with Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi about the foundations of Islamic scholarly authority.
Shaykh Nadwi explains the enduring significance of isnād and ijāzah, illuminating how knowledge was authenticated and preserved across generations. He also shares remarkable insights from his groundbreaking research on female Hadith scholars, offering a richer and more accurate understanding of Islamic intellectual history.
A must-listen episode for anyone interested in Hadith, Islamic tradition, and the transmission of knowledge.