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hadith
[ hah-deeth ]
noun
, plural ha·dith, ha·diths.
- Islam. a traditional account of things said or done by Muhammad or his companions.
- (used with a plural verb) the entire body of such accounts.
Hadith
/ hɑːˈdiːθ; ˈhædɪθ /
noun
- the body of tradition and legend about Mohammed and his followers, used as a basis of Islamic law
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hadith1
First recorded in 1810–20, hadith is from the Arabic word ḥadīth
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hadith1
Arabic
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Example Sentences
“When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time,” advised one hadith.
From The Daily Beast
He brought proofs from the Koran, the Hadith, and modern history to prove his case and persuade his hearers.
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Hadith, had′ith, n. the body of traditions about Mohammed, supplementary to the Koran.
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Hadith, the Mohammedan Talmud, being a traditional account of Mahomet's sayings and doings.
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