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

Now when they call you for your reservation, you sit or stand or squat, whatever they make you do, and you recite a hadith to yourself.

From The Daily Beast

“When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time,” advised one hadith.

From The Daily Beast

He brought proofs from the Koran, the Hadith, and modern history to prove his case and persuade his hearers.

From Project Gutenberg

Hadith, had′ith, n. the body of traditions about Mohammed, supplementary to the Koran.

From Project Gutenberg

Hadith, the Mohammedan Talmud, being a traditional account of Mahomet's sayings and doings.

From Project Gutenberg