hadith

noun

Pronunciation: /hɑːˈdiːθ/

Definition

A report or record of the sayings, actions, or silent approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, serving as a primary source of guidance and law in Islam.

Examples

• The collection of hadith provides essential context for interpreting the Quran.

• Scholars often evaluate the authenticity of a hadith by examining the reliability of its chain of narrators.

• Many Muslims look to the hadith to learn how the Prophet lived his daily life.

Synonyms of hadith

Words with a similar meaning to hadith:

• tradition
• record
• narration
• account

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