The study of hadith has taken place since the Prophet PBUH by various methods. The issue of teaching and learning hadith is an issue that researchers often study to improve the standard and quality of Teaching and Learning (T&L). This is because there is a statement that hadith lecturers are not creative in teaching, lack pedagogical skills and do not apply the latest innovative methods in the T&L process. Therefore, this study aims to examine students' perceptions and understanding of the study of hadith, their perceptions of the study methodology and observe the problems students face in the study of hadith. The importance of this study is to reveal the form of implementation of the hadith study and the methodology used in learning. This study was conducted at Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs) with the participation of 141 students from the Diploma in Islamic Studies program and the Diploma in Shariah program at the Faculty of Islamic Studies. The quantitative method was used in the form of questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively to identify the hadith study system among KUIPs students. The value of Cronbach’s Alpha validity and reliability for the entire questionnaire item was high, i.e. 0.802. The study results found that students' level of understanding and knowledge of the study of hadith is 4.09, and the mean level of students' perception of the methodology of lecturers in the study of hadith is 4.10. The results of this study also show that lecturers use a variety of teaching and learning methodologies such as lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, classroom discussions and the use of teaching aids. To ensure that students can master the knowledge of hadith well, this study also presents some suggestions that certain parties can utilize.

Student understanding, student perception, hadith study, Perlis.