Hadith

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hadith

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary sources of islamic law?The Quran and the Sunnah (as documented in Hadith)
2. What is the classification of hadith authenticity?Sahih (authentic), Hasan (good), Da'if (weak), Mawdu' (fabricated)
3. Why do Muslims read Hadith?Muslims read Hadith to learn how to pray, give charity, and fast, because the Hadith explains the details of these practices.
4. How were Hadith collected?After the Prophet died, his companions first told the stories aloud. Later, scholars wrote them down and organized them into books.

Sahaba: The companions of Prophet Muhammad who witnessed his life and transmitted his teachings.
Fiqh: Islamic jurisprudence, the body of law derived from the Quran and Sunnah.
Sunnah: The Prophet Muhammad's way of life, encompassing his words, actions, and approvals, serving as a model for Muslims.