Meaning & use
hadith
A recorded saying or tradition attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, used alongside the Quran to guide Islamic practice.
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Islamic scholars study each hadith carefully to confirm its authenticity before citing it.
The imam quoted a hadith about kindness during his Friday sermon.
A note on using this word
Hadith is both singular and, in traditional usage, sometimes plural; English writing often adds an s for the plural form.
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