LessonsGharīb Hadith: A Single Narrator in a GenerationQuiz

Khabar gharīb (خبرِ غریب) is a Hadith with just one narrator in a generation.

• Every generation may have one narrator.
• Or just one generation may have a single narrator, while the others have more. This also meets the definition.

A single narrator in every generation is not required.

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The definition of gharīb Hadith

Gharīb Hadith: A Single Narrator in a Generation

Khabar gharīb (خبرِ غریب) is a Hadith with just one narrator in a generation.

• Every generation may have one narrator.
• Or just one generation may have a single narrator, while the others have more. This also meets the definition.

A single narrator in every generation is not required.