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The Prophet's recorded words and actions.
Hadith (plural: *ahadith*) refers to the recorded sayings, actions, and tacit approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is the second primary source of Islamic law and guidance after the Qur'an.
↳ Hadith is the Prophet's recorded legacy, second only to the Qur'an in authority.
Two parts: chain and text.
Every hadith consists of two essential parts: the isnad (chain of narrators) and the matn (text/content). The *isnad* traces the transmission from the Prophet through successive narrators, while the *matn* is the actual wording or report.
↳ A hadith is incomplete without both a reliable chain and a clear text.
Both revealed, but different.
The Qur'an is the verbatim word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad and transmitted with absolute certainty (*tawatur*). Hadith are the Prophet's inspired explanations and actions, but their wording is not divine; they are preserved through scholarly verification.
↳ Qur'an is divine verbatim; Hadith is inspired but humanly transmitted.
Hadith are the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, serving as the second primary source of Islamic law. They consist of a chain of narrators (isnad) and a text (matn), and are preserved thro...
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18 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
What is the literal meaning of the Arabic word 'Hadith'?
BeginnerSpeech or report
Linguistically, 'Hadith' means speech, report, or narrative. In Islamic terminology, it refers to the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Which of the following is NOT a component of a Hadith?
IntermediateFiqh (jurisprudence)
The two main components of a Hadith are the Sanad/Isnad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (text). Fiqh is Islamic jurisprudence, which is derived from sources including Hadith, but it is not a component of a Hadith itself.
The 'Sanad' of a Hadith refers to:
IntermediateThe chain of narrators transmitting the report
Sanad (or Isnad) is the chain of narrators that connects the text of the Hadith back to the Prophet (peace be upon him). It is crucial for verifying authenticity.
What is the 'Matn' of a Hadith?
IntermediateThe text or content of the report
Matn is the actual text of the Hadith, containing the words, actions, or approvals attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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