What is a Hadith?
A Hadith is a saying or action of the Prophet Muhammad () and is often used to to derive rulings in regards to Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and is considered the highest statement right after the Quran because it is the words of the Prophet.
Collectors and Collections
The most reliable book on Hadith is considered to be Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. They fall under the Kutb us-Sittah they include 6 hadith books such as:
Although these are the books of hadith that are usually referenced the most, there are other books of Hadith that are also used by scholars such as:
- Sahih Bukhari
- Sahih Muslim
- Abu Dawud
- Jami'at Tirmidhi
- Sunan un-Nasa'i
- Sunan ibn Majah
Although these are the books of hadith that are usually referenced the most, there are other books of Hadith that are also used by scholars such as:
- Al-Muwatta Malik
- Musnad Ahmed
- Sunan Al-Bayhaqi
- 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawwi