16 Questions
What is the term for a hadith narrated by 3 or more narrators, without reaching the point of mutawatir?
Al Mashhur
What type of hadith is narrated by one narrator at any one stage in the chain of narration?
Al Ghareeb
Who are the authors whose judgment on authenticity is reliable?
Al-Bukhari and Muslim
What is the term for a hadith with 2 narrators, not narrated by less than 2 narrators on any level of the chain of narration?
Al Azeez
What is the category of hadiths that are authenticated in and of themselves?
Saheeh Li Dhatihi
How many ahadith are in Sahih Bukhari, including repetitions?
7000
What is the term for a hadith that is weak due to defects in the chain of narration?
Daeef
Who is the narrator in the hadith 'إنما العمل بالنية'?
Alqamah bin Waqqas Al-Laythi
What is the primary benefit of understanding the concept of Khabar?
To have knowledge of what is accepted or rejected
What is the key difference between Hadith and Khabar?
All Ahadith are Khabar, but not all Khabar are Ahadith
What is the term used to describe a narration attributed to the Sahaba or Tabi'een?
Athar
What is the characteristic of a Mutawatir narration?
It is a narration that has been narrated by a group of people, where it is impossible for this group of people to agree upon a lie
What is the benefit of a Mutawatir narration?
Both 'a' and 'b'
What are the two categories of Ahad?
Looking at the chain of narration and looking at the number of narrators
What is the term used to describe a narration from the Messenger SAW on the authority of Allah SWT?
All of the above
What is the difference between a Hadith Qudusi and a regular Hadith?
A Hadith Qudusi is attributed to Allah in meaning and phrase, while a regular Hadith is attributed to the Rasool in meaning and phrase
Study Notes
Understanding Hadith and Khabar
- Science to understand the condition of a narrator and that which he narrates from the angle of acceptance or rejection.
- Main benefit: Having knowledge of what is accepted or rejected (Ahadith or Rawi).
Types of Khabar
- Hadith: Narration directly attributed to the Messenger (SAW), whether it be a statement, action, or description of his behavior or physical appearance.
- Khabar: Report which is general, attributed to the Messenger (SAW) or other than him.
- Athar: Narration attributed to the Sahaba or Tabi'een, can also be used for the Messenger (SAW) but with explicit mention.
- Hadith Qudusi/Rabbani/Ilahi: Narration from the Messenger (SAW) on the authority of Allah SWT, cannot be used in Salah.
Mutawatir Definition
- Narration that has been narrated by a group of people, where it is impossible for this group of people to agree upon a lie, based on what is tangible.
- Categories of Mutawatir:
- Mutawatir lafdhan (text) wal ma'nan (meaning)
- Mutawatir bil ma'na (meaning)
- Benefits of Mutawatir:
- Gives us certainty that the narration is correct and valid without doubt.
- Allows us to act upon the narration without doubt.
Categories of Ahad
- Two main divisions:
- First, looking at the way the Hadith has come to us, examining the chain of narration.
- Second, looking at the number of narrators:
- Al Mashhur: Narrated by 3 or more narrators, without reaching the point of mutawatir.
- Al Azeez: Narration with 2 narrators, not narrated by less than 2 narrators on any level of the chain.
- Al Ghareeb: Narrated by one narrator at any one stage in the chain.
Levels of Ahad
- Saheeh Li Dhatihi (Authentic in and of itself): Chain is safe from opposition, hidden defects, narrators are 'udul, complete in their memory, and chain is connected.
- Saheeh Li Ghayrihi (External Factors): Authentic due to external factors.
- Hasan Li Dhatihi (Fair in and of itself): Fair due to its own merit.
- Hasan Li Ghayrihi (Fair due to external factors): Fair due to external factors.
- Daeef (Weak): Not meeting the criteria of authenticity.
How to Determine Authenticity of a Hadith
- Check if the Hadith is in a work where the author has committed to authenticity.
- Check if the author is reliable in their judgment on authenticity, such as Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Test your knowledge on the concepts of Hadith and Khabar in Islamic studies, including their definitions and types. Evaluate your understanding of the narrators and the conditions of acceptance or rejection.
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