hadith

noun

(Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran

(Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions

Roots

hadithhadith- · Arabic · narrative, report of Muhammad's words

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