noun
- plural of hadith; reports of the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, used as a source of Islamic law and guidance
Usage: Islamic religious term; often capitalized; used in both singular and plural forms in English
Examples
- Islamic scholars study hadiths to understand the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The hadiths provide guidance on daily practices and moral conduct in Islam.
- Different collections of hadiths are considered more authentic by various Islamic schools.
- Students of Islamic law examine hadiths alongside the Quran.
- The authenticity of certain hadiths has been debated by scholars for centuries.