History and Importance of Hadith Flashcards
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What are Ahadis?
Ahadis are the sayings, actions, and silent approvals of the Prophet
What is the significance of Ahadis in Sharia law?
It is the second primary source of Sharia law
What science have Muslims developed to differentiate between authentic and unauthentic Ahadis?
Asma-ur-Rijal
What does Asma-ur-Rijal involve?
Recording thousands of biographical accounts of the narrators of Ahadis
What is the second important science used to scrutinize Ahadis?
Jarwah tadeel
What are the principles used in Jarwah tadeel called?
Principles of Riwayat and Dirayat
Under the principle of Dirayat, what criteria must the text of a hadith meet?
It should not conflict with the Quran, other authentic Ahadis, common sense, or recognized historical facts
What should the text of a hadith not do?
Level accusations against the family of the Prophet or praise particular individuals or tribes
What language should the text of the hadith be in?
Classic, old Arabic language with no grammatical errors
What is required for the chain of narrators in a hadith under the principle of Riwayat?
The sanad must be full, unbroken, with each narrator known for knowledge, piety, and trustworthiness
What are the age requirements for narrators of Ahadis?
They must be sane adults who can understand the importance of what they heard
What are the four groups into which Ahadis are categorized?
- Sahi
- Hassan
- Zaef
- Fabricated
What are Hadis Qudsi?
Divine Ahadis that are the words of Allah narrated by the Prophet
What is a key characteristic of Hadis Qudsi?
They start with ‘Allah says’
How many Hadis Qudsi are there approximately?
Less than one thousand
What is the significance of authentic Ahadis for Muslims?
They provide correct and full guidance and perfect Islamic knowledge
What are the main sources of Islamic legal aid?
Quran and Ahadis
Why is it important for Muslims to have a compiled collection of authentic Ahadis?
To maintain the unity of the Muslim Ummah and prevent division and conflict
What did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) say about broadcasting his words?
May Allah be pleased with a servant who heard a thing from me and then broadcasted it just as he heard it
Fill in the blank: An authentic Ahadis is one which is perfect in both its _______ and the text.
Sanad
What do Ahadis inform us about?
The development of Islamic legal code and laws for all humankind
