Definition
Any individual in the isnād. Ḥadīth scholars graded narrators by uprightness (‘adālah — moral integrity preventing lying about the religion) and precision (ḍabṭ — accuracy of memory or written record).
Pronunciation: RĀ-wī
Etymology & Root
From ر-و-ي (r-w-y), meaning 'to convey, to relate.'
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Khabar al-Wāḥid (Aḥād)خبر الواحد
Singular reports — not mutawātir.
Marfū‘المرفوع
Attributed directly to the Prophet ﷺ.
Matnالمتن
The text/wording of the hadith.
Ḍa‘īfضعيف
Weak — does not meet the conditions of authenticity.
Muttafaq ‘alayhمتفق عليه
Agreed upon by Bukhārī and Muslim.
Hadīthالحديث
A narration of the Prophet's ﷺ words, actions, or approvals.