17Types of Hadith in Abi Dawood

Questions and Answers

What is the classification of hadith that are authentic but considered lower in level than the highest category?

Slightly weak ahaadith

As-Sahih li Ghayrihi (correct)

Authentic ahaadith which are agreed upon

Al-Hassan li Thaatihi

Which statement best describes the reason Abu Dawood included weak ahadith in his work?

He followed the tradition of including diverse evidence. (correct)

He believed all hadith should be authentic.

He was required to comment on every hadith he included.

He only included strong evidence from his scholars.

What does Abu Dawood imply about the hadith he did not comment on?

They are mostly extremely weak.

They are completely unreliable.

They are primarily Hassan li Ghayrihi.

They are acceptable for general use. (correct)

How many ahadith are recorded in Abu Dawood's work?

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What differentiates the narration of al-Lului from that of ibn Daasa?

Al-Lului is the last to narrate and is the most authentic. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about slightly weak ahadith is correct?

They may be considered acceptable evidence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Saalih' refer to in the context of hadith?

Acceptable or good. Signup and view all the answers

Why may Abu Dawood's comments on a hadith be missing in some manuscripts?

He may have been negligent or clarity of weakness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Hadith in Abi Dawood

Authentic hadith accepted unanimously: As-Sahih li Thaatihi
Authentic hadith accepted but lower in standard: As-Sahih li Ghayrihi
Sound hadith lower than the Sahih standard: Al-Hassan li Thaatihi
Slightly weak ahadith also included
Extremely weak ahadith categorized as well

Reasons for Including Weak Ahaadith

Abu Dawood chose not to limit his collection to only authentic hadith
Emulated the Fuqahaa who acknowledge opposing party evidences, even if weak, for scholarly completeness

Ahaadith Without Comments by Abu Dawood

Ahaadith not commented on by Abu Dawood are classified as 'Saalih' (Good)
Scholarly interpretations of 'Saalih' vary:
- Some believe it is acceptable as evidence
- Others claim it can be used to corroborate other narrations
- Some categorize the types of 'Saalih':
  - Includes authentic ahadith from the Sahihayn
  - Hassan li Thaatihi or Hassan li Ghayrihi
  - Slightly weak ahadith
  - Extremely weak ahadith, not commented on due to obvious weakness or oversight

Total Number of Ahaadith

Abi Dawood's compilation contains approximately 4800 ahadith

Notable Narrations of the Book

Narration of al-Lului:
- Last to narrate the Sunan from Abu Dawood
- Considered most authentic, especially in eastern Islamic regions
Narration of ibn Daasa:
- Widely known in western Muslim territories
- Similar to al-Lului but contains additional ahadith that were omitted by Abu Dawood later in life

Description

This quiz explores the different types of hadith as categorized by Abi Dawood, including their levels of authenticity. Participants will learn about authentic hadith, sound hadith, and various classifications based on strength. Test your knowledge on the significance of weak hadith in Islamic literature.