Hadith
n.
collection of writings that document the sayings and actions of the prophet Muhammad, one of the main sources of Islamic law (second in authority to the Koran)
Hadith
Hadith
Noun
1. (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions
(hypernym) custom, tradition
(classification) Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
hadith
Noun
1. (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran
(synonym) Sunnah, Sunna
(hypernym) way, path, way of life
(classification) Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
Hadith
The stories about and sayings of Mohammed. After his death, these were tested for accuracy and collected into an organized body of material. They provide examples of proper behavior and instances of Mohammed's understanding of his role.
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