Specific Hadiths
What did the Prophet say about smiling?
"Smiling at your brother is charity."
What are the two main components of a Hadith?
Isnad (chain of narrators) and Matn (text of the Hadith).
Who narrated the most Hadiths?
Sayedna Abu Hurairah (RA) with over 5,000 Hadiths.
The list people who heard and passed on the sayings of the Prophet (pbuh)
What is a chain of narration/ isnad?
What is the definition of Hadith?
Hadith refers to the sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad.
According to Hadith, what is the best action a Muslim can do regularly?
The Prophet said, "The most beloved actions to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are small."
What is the difference between the Qur'an and Hadith?
The Qur'an is the direct word of Allah, while Hadith are the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad.
Which female companion narrated many Hadiths and was known for her deep knowledge?
Sayedna Aisha (RA).
What is the highest level of Hadith authenticity?
Sahih (authentic).
What is the term for a Hadith that is directly attributed to Prophet Muhammad?
Hadith Marfu'.
According to this hadith, how should a Muslim view their time in this world?
As temporary, like a traveler passing through
What is the term for Hadith that contains both words and actions of the Prophet?
Hadith Qawliyyah (verbal) and Hadith Filiyyah (action-based).
Who was known as "the scribe of the Prophet" and narrated many Hadiths?
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-As (RA).
Does the Quran tell you step-by-step how to pray?
The Hadith tells you step-by-step how to pray.
Who is a Muhaddith?
Complete the hadith: "Be in this world as if you were a ….. or….."
"...a stranger or a traveler along a path"
What is the Arabic word for "stranger" mentioned in a hadith?
غَرِيبٌ (Ghareeb)
Which companion was instructed by the Prophet to write Hadiths while others were discouraged from doing so?
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-As (RA).
Give an example of how this hadith might guide a Muslim's relationship with technology.
Using it purposefully rather than becoming addicted; not making it the center of life; etc.
What is the difference between Hadith and Sunnah?
Hadith are the recorded sayings, actions, or approval of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Sunnah are the actual actions said, done by, or approved by the Prophet (pbuh)
Recite the complete hadith in Arabic: …كُنْ فِي الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ
غَرِيبٌ، أَوْ عَابِرُ سَبِيلٍ
What is al-wahan?
Love of this world and hatred of death.
Name one famous non-Sahabi (later scholar) known for collecting Hadith.
Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, or Imam Malik.
What are the 6 major books of Hadith?
Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan An Nasai, Sunan ibn Majah, At Tirmidhi,
What is a Hadith Qudsi?
This is a hadith that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) directly from Allah (swt).
The words are from Allah (swt), but it is not Quran.