Hadith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [həˈdiːθ] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hadith is a noun meaning (countable, religion, Islam) An eyewitness account of a saying or action of Muhammad or sometimes one of his companions not otherwise found in the Quran.
Meaning
(countable, religion, Islam) An eyewitness account of a saying or action of Muhammad or sometimes one of his companions not otherwise found in the Quran.
More Meanings
- (countable, in the plural, religion, Islam) A particular accepted collection of such accounts, as from a single source or within a particular branch of Islam or Islamic jurisprudence.
Example Sentences
There are four main Shia books of hadith and six main Sunni books of hadith.
In addition to the Quran, Muslims also look to the hadiths for moral and spiritual guidance in their daily lives.
Word Forms
- hadiths
Synonyms for hadith
Depending on context, synonyms include tradition, saying, deed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sherif, modern, talk, talking, hadeeth, mutawatir.
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