LessonsWhat Is a Hadith?Quiz

In the Hadith shown above:
• ʿUmar reports a saying of the Prophet ﷺ;
• a reported saying is called qawl;
• therefore, the example fits the definition of Hadith.

Its being in Arabic or being about intention is not the deciding reason. The deciding reason is that a saying of the Prophet ﷺ is being reported.

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Why Is This Example a Hadith?

What Is a Hadith?

In the Hadith shown above:
• ʿUmar reports a saying of the Prophet ﷺ;
• a reported saying is called qawl;
• therefore, the example fits the definition of Hadith.

Its being in Arabic or being about intention is not the deciding reason. The deciding reason is that a saying of the Prophet ﷺ is being reported.