Terminology – Page 3 – Hadith Answers

Usage of the term Maqbul

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Can 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. Read More »

Types of support for Sahih li ghayrihi

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For 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?

Explanation of the introduction of Sahih Muslim

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Could you kindly explain the muqaddimah (introduction) of Imam Muslim from his Sahih Muslim?

What is the definition of Al Khabarul Wahid?

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What is the definition of a khabarul wahid Hadith?

Question about a Hadith being labelled Gharib

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I 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 considered from one tabaqah? Read More »

What defines a ‘tabaqah’ in a Hadith chain?

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My 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, will both the narrators be regarded as of the same Tabaqah or different Tabaqah?

Mustafid Hadiths

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

What is ‘ilm Daruri and ‘ilm Nazari?

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What is meant by ‘Ilm Dharuri and ‘Ilm Nazari?

Meaning of the words: Sanad and Isnad

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What 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?