hadith

[hah-deeth]

noun

plural

hadith, hadiths 

1. Islam.,  a traditional account of things said or done by Muhammad or his companions.

2. (used with a plural verb),  the entire body of such accounts.

Hadith

/ hɑːˈdiːθ, ˈhædɪθ /

noun

1. the body of tradition and legend about Mohammed and his followers, used as a basis of Islamic law

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hadith¹

First recorded in 1810–20, hadith is from the Arabic word ḥadīth

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hadith¹

Arabic

Example Sentences

The commission said Mr Holmes had accepted that, with hindsight, the hadith was sensitive and that he had not given sufficient context to it.

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A hadith attributed to Islam’s Prophet Mohammad says anyone with sorrow or sin will be relieved through visiting there.

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The campaign group said: "It is obviously inappropriate and profoundly misjudged to broadcast hadiths or any religious scripture at passengers. We will be writing to the transport secretary to outline our concerns."

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Shariah is Islamic law, based on the Quran and a set of scriptures known as the hadith.

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He cited Quranic verses, hadiths — sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad — and commentaries by Muslim scholars, all condemning clashes between believers.

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