Hadith Definition

hadith
noun
  1. (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions
  2. (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

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