Explanation

• The Sunnah explains and demonstrates how to follow the Qur’an.
• The Quran gives principles, while the Sunnah shows practical application.
• It provides details for daily acts like prayer, fasting, and معاملات.
• Sunnah never contradicts or replaces the Qur’an; it supports it.
• Thus, both work together as complete guidance.

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Explanation

• Hasan Hadith is a category of acceptable hadith.
• Its narrators are truthful but slightly weak in memory.
• It is lower than Sahih but still authentic for practice.
• The chain of narration is continuous and reliable.
• It is accepted in Islamic jurisprudence.

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Explanation

Explanation

• Dirayat al-Hadith: This branch of Hadith science focuses on the analysis of the text (Matn).
• Ensures the meaning and context are correctly understood

Additional information

• Mustalahat: This refers generally to the classification and terminology used in Hadith studies
• Asma al-Rijal: This is the science of the biographies of the narrators.
• Ahwal-al-Rawi: This term refers to the condition or state of the narrator. 

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Explanation

• “Isma-ur-Rijaal / Ilm al-Rijal” is the science of Hadith narrators.
• It studies the life, character, and reliability of narrators.
• It helps to verify authentic and weak Hadiths.
• It ensures the correctness of Islamic traditions (Ahadith).

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Explanation

Explanation

• Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah is a famous Hadith book.
• It was compiled by Imam Nawawi.
• The word “Arbaeen” means forty (40).
• The book contains 40 selected Hadiths on important Islamic teachings.

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Explanation

• Imam Bukhari (810-870 CE) is widely considered the compiler of the most authentic collection of hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.
• His collection is regarded as one of the most reliable and authentic sources of hadith.
• He is considered the most authentic book after the Quran by many Muslims.

Additional information:

List of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasa’i, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915)

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)

ؒList of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasai, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915) includes 5270 ahadith

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)  includes 4800 ahadith

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)  includes 3956 ahadith

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)  includes 4000 ahadith

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Explanation

12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

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Explanation

• Hadith-e-Qauli refers to the sayings or verbal statements of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
  • These sayings guide Muslims in faith, worship, and daily life.

Additional information:

• Hadith-e-Taqriri – Approval of others’ actions by the Prophet
• Hadith-e-Faeli – Actions performed by the Prophet

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