List of Articles for the ‘Hadith’ Category

Hadith Qudsi are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah. Hadith Qudsi (or Sacred Hadith) are so named because, unlike the majority of Hadith which are Prophetic Hadith, their authority (Sanad) is traced back not to the Prophet but to the Almighty. Among the many definitions ... Read Full Article

According to the reference to a particular authority The following principal types of hadith are important: Marfu' - "elevated": A narration from the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), e.g. a reporter (whether a Companion, Successor or other) says, "The Messenger of Allah said ..." For example, the very first hadith in Sahih ... Read Full Article

A brief history of Mustalah al-Hadith As time passed, more reporters were involved in each isnad, and so the situation demanded strict discipline in the acceptance of ahadith; the rules regulating this discipline are known as Mustalah al-Hadith (the Classification of Hadith). Amongst the early traditionists (muhaddithin, scholars of Hadith), the rules and criteria governing their study of Hadith ... Read Full Article

Hadith or Sunnah are the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh), Meaning communication or narrative, it is the record of an individual saying or action or approvals of Muhammad (Sal-Allaho-Alay-hay-Wasal-lam)   taken as a model of behavior by Muslims.  The sayings and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Sal-Allaho-Alay-hay-Wasal-lam) are called Hadith.  These are the real explanation, interpretation, and the living example of the ... Read Full Article