A report describes a Successor's own action without quoting his words. Which statement about the use of athar is correct?

Athar: Its Use for Mawqūf, Maqṭūʿ and Hadith

• Athar applies only to sayings, not actions.
• It is maqṭūʿ; the word athar can also be used for it.
• Athar applies to Companion reports, not Successor reports.