Hadith
Hadith (həˈdiːθ)
The Hadith (Template:IPA-hns) is a collection of traditions containing sayings of the prophet Muhammad which, with accounts of his daily practice (the Sunna), constitute the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Quran.
Etymology
The term Hadith is derived from the Arabic word حديث (Hadith), which means "speech", "report", "account", or "narrative". It is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism of the Prophet Muhammad.
Related Terms
- Sunna: The body of traditional social and legal custom and practice of the Islamic community.
- Quran: The Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel.
- Sahih: A term used by Muslims to refer to a hadith that is authentic or sound.
- Hadith studies: The academic study of the Hadith.
- Hadith terminology: The body of terminology in Islam which specifies the acceptability of the sayings (hadith) attributed to the prophet Muhammad.
See Also
- Hadith of the pen and paper
- Hadith of the pond of Khumm
- Hadith of the two weighty things
- Hadith of the Twelve Successors
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hadith
- Wikipedia's article - Hadith
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