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Terminology

13 Jumadal Akhirah 14391 March 2018

What is Jarh and Ta’dil?

QuestionCould you kindly explain what is جرح and تعديل in the science of Hadith?

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143926 February 2018

Usage of the Term Maqbul

QuestionCan you give a detailed discussion in regards to the different usages of different Imams on the term "Maqbul". It seems as different scholars use the term flexibly. If you can cover all the major scholars usages that would be appreciated.

30 Jumadal Ula 143916 February 2018

Types of Support for Sahih li ghayrihi

QuestionFor a Hadith to be classed as Sahih li ghayrihi, does the supporting narration need to be Hasan or can it also be supported by Sahih li dhatihi?

17 Safar 14397 November 2017

Question About a Hadith Being Labelled Gharib

QuestionI wanted to enquire with regards to people of the same age narrating at the same level, like in the Hadith about intention. I have read that below Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu), three Tabi'un have narrated that Hadith. Will it still be called gharib or will all the Tabi’in be…

11 Safar 14391 November 2017

What Defines a “Tabaqah” in a Hadith Chain?

QuestionMy question is in relation to the number of narrators found at every level, in order to class a narration as Mutawatir or Khabar wahid. What is meant by each stage (Tabaqah)? Many times, individuals narrate Hadith to people of their own age and their own generation. In this instance,…

9 Safar 143930 October 2017

Mustafid Hadiths

QuestionWhat are the various definitions given for a Mustafid Hadith in comparison to Mash-hur Hadith?

29 Dhul Hijjah 143821 September 2017

Meaning of the Words: Sanad and Isnad

QuestionWhat is the difference between Sanad and Isnad? Am I right in assuming that Sanad refers to the names of people mentioned in the chain, whereas Isnad refers to mentioning/writing the full chain along with how the rawi received ijazah such as Haddathana or Akhabarana?

28 Dhul Hijjah 143820 September 2017

Meaning of a Term Used in Mirqat

QuestionIn Mirqatul Mafatih sometimes when discussing details about a rawi Mullah 'Ali Qari says ذكره المؤلف . Who is المؤلف?

15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Clarification Regarding Certain Terms Used in Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is meant by 'riwayatan' in the following Hadith in Sahih Muslim under the chapter of fasting: Qala Abu Bakr 'riwayatan' wa qala 'Amrun 'yablughu bihin Nabiyya sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam'