hadith

American  

[hah-deeth] / hɑˈdiθ /

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.

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Hadith British  

/ hɑːˈdiːθ, ˈhædɪθ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hadith

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

You can tell them there is a hadith, or saying of Mohammed, that contends the breath of a fasting person is more pleasant to God than the fragrance of musk.

From Los Angeles Times

Pop musician Rihanna was criticized for using a song that sampled a recitation from Islam’s sacred hadith for her recent Savage X Fenty fashion show.

From Los Angeles Times

Rihanna issued an apology to the Muslim community on Tuesday after being criticized for using a song that sampled a recitation from Islam’s sacred hadith for her 2020 Savage X Fenty fashion show last week.

From Los Angeles Times

While the recent decision halting umrah will disappoint Muslims looking to perform the pilgrimage, they might refer to a hadith that provides guidance about traveling during a time of an epidemic.

From Salon