Hadith Sciences: An Overview

Hadith refers to the recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad.

Components

• Isnad: Chain of narration
• Matn: Text of the narration

Classification

• Sahih: Authentic
• Hasan: Good
• Da'if: Weak
• Mawdu': Fabricated

Major Collections

Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah, Muwatta Malik, and Musnad Ahmad.