Question

What is the definition of a khabarul wahid Hadith?

 

Answer

A khabarul wahid is that Hadith which does not fulfil the conditions of a mutawatir Hadith.

Al khabarul mutawatir is that Hadith which is transmitted by such a large number of narrators in every era that dispels the possibility of collusion or perpetuated error. A Hadith which does not fulfil this condition is termed “Al khabarul wahid.”

A khabarul wahid is further classified into Al Mashur, Al ‘Aziz and Al Gharib.

(Refer: Sharhun Nukhbah, pg. 50)

 

And Allah Ta’ala knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar