Key English Terms Related to Hadith Sciences

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What is a Hadith?

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A saying, action, or tacit approval of the Prophet Muhammad.

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What does Sunnah refer to?

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The practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.

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What is Isnad?

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The chain of narrators of a Hadith.

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Define Matn.

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The text or content of the Hadith.

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What does Sahih mean?

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A Hadith that is authentic and sound.

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What is a Da'if Hadith?

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A weak Hadith with questionable authenticity.

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What does Hasan signify in Hadith terminology?

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A Hadith with good but not perfect reliability.

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What is a Mutawatir Hadith?

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A Hadith narrated by a large number of people, making it highly credible.

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Define Ahad.

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A Hadith narrated by a single or few people.

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What does Mawdu' mean?

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A fabricated or false Hadith.