ADĀB AL-BAHTH WA AL-MUNĀDHARA
Risālat al-Ādāb fī ʿIlm al-Baḥth wa al-Munāẓara of
Muhammad Muhyī al-Dīn ʿAbdelhamīd
Risālat al-Ādāb fī ʿIlm al-Baḥth wa al-Munāẓara is a concise and structured treatise on the etiquette and principles of dialectics and debate, written by Muḥammad Muḥyī al-Dīn ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd (d. 1392 AH / 1972 CE), a renowned Egyptian scholar, grammarian, and editor of classical texts.
This short work introduces students to the foundational concepts of ʿIlm al-Baḥth wa al-Munāẓara—the science of inquiry and debate—which focuses on:
– Adab al-baḥth (ethics and methodology of scholarly discussion)
– Proper conduct in argumentation
– How to formulate and respond to claims
– Logical fallacies and their avoidance
– The structure of proofs and objections
Though brief, the treatise is clear, systematic, and pedagogically effective, making it a popular entry point for students studying logic, rhetoric, and Islamic theology. It reflects the classical Islamic tradition of disciplined intellectual discourse, emphasizing both method and manners in scholarly dialogue.
Consists of 20 classes.
The course was taught by Shaykh Zuhayr Qazzān in 2022.
