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What is the primary argument presented in this verse for the authenticity of Hadith?
What is the primary argument presented in this verse for the authenticity of Hadith?
Which of the following interpretations of the verse is most plausible, considering the focus on the Qur'an?
Which of the following interpretations of the verse is most plausible, considering the focus on the Qur'an?
Which of these is NOT a direct implication of the verse in relation to Hadith?
Which of these is NOT a direct implication of the verse in relation to Hadith?
Based on the verse, what type of reasoning is used to connect the Qur'an's authenticity to the authenticity of Hadith?
Based on the verse, what type of reasoning is used to connect the Qur'an's authenticity to the authenticity of Hadith?
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How effectively does the verse demonstrate the authenticity of the Hadith itself, given its primary focus on the Qur'an?
How effectively does the verse demonstrate the authenticity of the Hadith itself, given its primary focus on the Qur'an?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Qur'an and the message it conveys?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Qur'an and the message it conveys?
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What is the primary purpose of the Qur'an as stated in this verse?
What is the primary purpose of the Qur'an as stated in this verse?
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Which of these statements is NOT an accurate implication of the verse?
Which of these statements is NOT an accurate implication of the verse?
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The phrase "sent down the reminder" in the verse refers to what?
The phrase "sent down the reminder" in the verse refers to what?
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Based on the verse, what is the role of Prophet Muhammad in relation to the message of the Qur'an?
Based on the verse, what is the role of Prophet Muhammad in relation to the message of the Qur'an?
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Which of the following statements best describes the primary argument for the authenticity of hadith presented in the text?
Which of the following statements best describes the primary argument for the authenticity of hadith presented in the text?
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Based on the text, what is the significance of the 'successive generations of the Muslim Ummah' in relation to the authenticity of hadith?
Based on the text, what is the significance of the 'successive generations of the Muslim Ummah' in relation to the authenticity of hadith?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text as a contributing factor to the authenticity of hadith?
Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text as a contributing factor to the authenticity of hadith?
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What is the main implication of the statement 'Utmost care has been taken by the successive generations of the Muslim Ummah in order to preserve the authentic hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W)'?
What is the main implication of the statement 'Utmost care has been taken by the successive generations of the Muslim Ummah in order to preserve the authentic hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W)'?
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Which of the following statements best captures the central theme of the passage?
Which of the following statements best captures the central theme of the passage?
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Study Notes
Sunnah and Hadith Overview
- Sunnah: Refers to the Prophet's (S.A.W) practices, sayings, and tacit approvals.
- Hadith: The reported and recorded form of Sunnah. Also known as Khabar.
Literal Meaning
- Sunnah: individual practice, custom of society, or tradition of many generations
- Hadith: a saying, a piece of information
Technical Meaning
- Sunnah:
- Sayings of the Prophet (S.A.W)
- Practices of the Prophet (S.A.W)
- Tacit approvals of the Prophet (S.A.W)
- Hadith: The reported and recorded form of Sunnah.
Arguments for Authenticity
- Deductive: Obeying Allah and the Messenger leads to mercy. This means that Allah preserves and revealed the Qur'an and that is preserved. The hadith are a reminder of the same.
- Inductive: Care was taken to preserve authentic hadith through historical record by successive generations of the Muslim Ummah.
Compilation Periods
- Age of the Prophet (S.A.W) and companions: Memorization, discussion, practice, writing (by Ali, Abdullah Ibn Amr ibn Al-Aas, Abu Hurairah)
- Age of Tabi'een and Tabi' Tabi'een: Compilation by Hassan al-Basri, Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri, Hammam Ibn Munabbih (student of Abu Hurairah R.A), Al-Mu'atta of Imam Malik, Musnad of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal.
- Third Century Hijri (Golden Period): Collection of six authentic books: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan Nisaai, Jami' Tirmizi, Sunan Ibn Majah (also known as The Six Authentic Books).
Classification of Hadith (by number of narrators)
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Mutawatir: Narrated by a large number of reliable individuals at each stage that makes fabrication impossible.
- Two Types:
- Verbal Mutawatir: Examples include the last sermon of Prophet (S.A.W) and saying "Whoever invents a lie and attributes it..."
- Conceptual Mutawatir: Related to daily prayers, punishment in grave
- Two Types:
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Wahid: A hadith that is not mutawatir.
- Further Classification:
- Mashhur: Narrated by at least three narrators at each stage of narration
- Azeez: Narrated by at least two narrators at each stage of narration
- Ghareeb: Narrated by at least one narrator at each stage of narration
- Further Classification:
Two Parts of Hadith
- Sanad: Chain of Narration
- Matan: Text of Hadith
Conditions for Khabar Wahid Hadith
- Sanad (Chain): Complete, without flaws, narrators with good character & memory
- Matan (Text): Supported by evidence from the Quran & other ahadith, actual facts
Classification of Hadith (by quality)
- Sahih: Authentic (meets all criteria for evaluation)
- Hassan: Good (meets most criteria but one narrator lacks good memory)
- Zaeef: Weak (broken chain, narrator who committed sin)
- Mawzu: Fabricated (wrongly attributed to the Prophet)
Important Categories
- Only Sahih and Hassan accepted in important religious matters
- Za'eef can be used as supportive information, not the main source.
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This quiz explores the concepts of Sunnah and Hadith, focusing on their definitions, meanings, and the arguments for their authenticity. It delves into the practices, sayings, and historical preservation of these important Islamic texts. Test your knowledge on these foundational elements of Islamic teachings.