Hadith Compilation and Authentication

Why did Muslims not feel the need to write down the Ahadith during the life of Prophet (PBUH)?

• The companions could easily refer to the Prophet (PBUH) on any issue

• Muslims were a small band in Makka without any system of regular teaching

• The time of companions was mostly occupied in holy wars and struggles

• Holy Quran was being revealed so Prophet (PBUH) prevented his companions to write down the Ahadith

Who wrote down all the traditions of Prophet (PBUH) during the age of companions?

• Caliph Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A)

• Imam Malik bin Anas

• Imam Abu Hanifa

• Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal

Which of the following is NOT one of the six authentic books of traditions known as-Sihah as-Sitta?

• Sahih Bukhari

• Sunan Ibn Majah

• Jami' At-Tirmidhi

• Mawdhu

What is the first part of a Hadith called?

• Sanad

• Matn

• Isnad

• Muhaddithun

What is one of the criteria for checking the Matn of a Hadith?

• It should not contradict with human reason and logic

• The chain of narrators should be uninterrupted

• The transmitter should be a companion of the Holy Prophet (SAW)

• The transmitter should have an excellent memory

The following are the stages of the compilation of Hadiths, except....

• During Prophet’s Life

• During The Age of Companions (Sahabah)

• During The Age of Followers of Companions (Tabi’in)

• During the Age of Salafussalih

The literal meaning of "Hadith" is...

• To be good

• to be new

• to be great

• to be known

Hadiths are actually the........of the Prophet (PBUH)

• action

• approval

• saying

• ambition

Sunnah is what Muhammad (PBUH) ...........and Hadis is the channel through which his Sunnah is preserved and perpetuated.

• practiced

• approved

• said

• no option is correct

The number of companions who narrated ahadith exceeds.........companions

• 50.000

• 70.000

• 90.000

• 100.000