Hadith Musnad And Musannaf The collection of Hadith became an important part of theological activities in the early centuries of Islam. Two techniques were mainiy adopted resulting in two types of collections. One was by means of sound links, traced back without interruption to one of the companions, in that case, it is called Musnad […]
Compilation after Prophet Death Soon after the death of the Prophet PBUH, the need for some authoritative guidance in Quranic interpretation was felt. The need was felt all the more because of religious and political divisions; also because the expansion of Islam from a small community in central Arabia to a mighty empire created all […]
Compilation Of Ahadis Transmission and Preservation during the Prophet’s PBUH Life. The Holy Quran elaborates upon major issues but often deals with subjects briefly also, leaving the details to be explained by the Holy Prophet PBUH, It says: And We have sent down unto thee (also) the Message; that thou mayest explain clearly to send […]
Structure Of The Hadith 1) Each Hadith consists of two parts: Isnad-chain of its transmitters and the matn, its text. Each of these parts is of equal importance to the traditionists, who treat and consider traditions with one and the same isnad and different texts as well as traditions with identical texts and different isnads […]
Hadis can be classified into: 1) Authentic or Sahih HadisA hadis is said to be Sahih if it is not contrary to the other ahadis that have already been accepted by the authorities on the subject as authentic or reliable; nor should it contradict the text of the Quran, the consensus of the community Ijma, or the […]
The Holy Prophet PBUH as the founder of Islam and the messenger of Allah’s revelation to mankind is the best interpreter of the book of Allah. His Hadis and Sunnah I.e., his sayings and actions are, after the Quran the most important sources of Islamic law. Hadis is generally translated into English as tradition. The […]