hadith

[ hah-deeth ]

noun

, plural ha·dith, ha·diths.

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.

Hadith

/ hɑːˈdiːθ; ˈhædɪθ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hadith¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hadith¹

Arabic

Example Sentences

A hadith attributed to Islam’s Prophet Mohammad says anyone with sorrow or sin will be relieved through visiting there.

From Seattle Times

The campaign group said: "It is obviously inappropriate and profoundly misjudged to broadcast hadiths or any religious scripture at passengers. We will be writing to the transport secretary to outline our concerns."

From BBC

Shariah is Islamic law, based on the Quran and a set of scriptures known as the hadith.

From Seattle Times

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