Meaning of ‘Awjah’

Question

Sometimes in a Hadith commentary, the commentator says ‘هو أوجه’.

What does this mean?

Answer

‘Awjah‘ means that is the preferred/most correct explanation. i.e. Generally, the last explanation offered before the statement ‘هو أوجه’ is the most correct one.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar