Definition of "hadith" []

• A report of the sayings or actions of Muhammad or his companions, together with the tradition of its chain of transmission. (noun)
• The collective body of these traditions. (noun)
• Islam See Sunna. (noun)

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• "We would like to close with this hadith from the Prophet Mohammed:"
• "So, if a person NEVER prays (which, by hadith, is a distinguishing factor between belief and disbelief), I am not sure if I will be comfortable with his claim that he is a Muslim."
• "It is from these stories, collectively called a hadith, that many Zanzibaris draw wisdom to manage the everyday challenges of life."