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hadith
[ hah-deeth ]
noun
- Islam. a traditional account of things said or done by Muhammad or his companions.
- (used with a plural verb) the entire body of such accounts.
Hadith
/ ˈhædɪθ; hɑːˈdiːθ /
noun
- the body of tradition and legend about Mohammed and his followers, used as a basis of Islamic law
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Origin of hadith1
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Now when they call you for your reservation, you sit or stand or squat, whatever they make you do, and you recite a hadith to yourself.
“When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time,” advised one hadith.
He brought proofs from the Koran, the Hadith, and modern history to prove his case and persuade his hearers.
Hadith, had′ith, n. the body of traditions about Mohammed, supplementary to the Koran.
Hadith, the Mohammedan Talmud, being a traditional account of Mahomet's sayings and doings.
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