Explanation

• “Isma-ur-Rijaal / Ilm al-Rijal” is the science of Hadith narrators.
• It studies the life, character, and reliability of narrators.
• It helps to verify authentic and weak Hadiths.
• It ensures the correctness of Islamic traditions (Ahadith).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Al-Arba'in al-Nawawiyyah is a famous Hadith book.
• It was compiled by Imam Nawawi.
• The word “Arbaeen” means forty (40).
• The book contains 40 selected Hadiths on important Islamic teachings.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Imam Bukhari (810-870 CE) is widely considered the compiler of the most authentic collection of hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari.
• His collection is regarded as one of the most reliable and authentic sources of hadith.
• He is considered the most authentic book after the Quran by many Muslims.

Additional information:

List of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasa’i, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915)

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)

ؒList of Siha-e-Sita Books:

1. Sahih al Bukhari, collected by Imam Bukhari (d. 870), includes 7275 ahadith

2. Sahih Muslim, collected by Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875), includes 9200 ahadith

3. Sunan Nasai, collected by an-Nasa'i (d. 915) includes 5270 ahadith

4. Sunan Abu Dawood, collected by Abu Dawood (d. 888)  includes 4800 ahadith

5. Jami at-Tirmidhi, collected by al-Tirmidhi (d. 892)  includes 3956 ahadith

6. Sunan ibn Majah, collected by Ibn Majah (d. 887)  includes 4000 ahadith

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Hadith-e-Qauli refers to the sayings or verbal statements of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
  • These sayings guide Muslims in faith, worship, and daily life.

Additional information:

• Hadith-e-Taqriri – Approval of others’ actions by the Prophet
• Hadith-e-Faeli – Actions performed by the Prophet

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

Based on the Hadith narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (Sahih al-Bukhari 2442, Sahih Muslim 2580), the completed phrase is:

The full text of the Hadith is: "A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim, so he should not oppress him, nor should he hand him over to an oppressor". 

Explanation

• Hadith refers to sayings/actions of Prophet (PBUH), Sunnah refers to practices.

Additional information:

• Hadith: Recorded sayings of Prophet ﷺ
• Hadith: Also includes actions and approvals
• Hadith books: Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood, Nasai
• Sunnah: Practical way of life of Prophet ﷺ
• Sunnah: Followed as a model by Muslims
• Source: Sunnah is known through Hadith
• Sunnah is the second source of Islamic law after the Quran

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• A Mutawatir Hadith is reported by a large number of reliable narrators at each stage of the chain of transmission.
• It provides knowledge that is certain (qat’i), leaving no room for doubt.

Additional information:

• Mutawatir Hadith ensures authenticity and forms the basis for definitive Islamic rulings.

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

'حدیث قدسی' رسول اللہﷺسے منسوب اس روایت کو کہتے ہیں جس میں رسول اللہﷺروایت کو اللہ تعالیٰ سے منسوب کرتے ہیں،