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  1. Hafiz Ahmad Khan

    Twelve

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  3. Mufti zahirul islam
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    All acceptable hadiths therefore fall into three general categories.

    1. sahih
    2. hasan (good)
    3. doif (weak)
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  4. Noreen Tabassum

    Hadiths are categorized into several types based on their authenticity and reliability. The two primary categories are:
    Sahih (Authentic): These are Hadiths that are considered highly reliable and have a strong chain of transmission (Isnad) traced back to the Prophet Muhammad. They are used as a source of Islamic law and guidance.
    Da’if (Weak): These Hadiths have a less reliable chain of transmission, often due to issues with the narrators or the content. They are considered less trustworthy and are not used as a basis for Islamic rulings.

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  6. Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman

    In Islamic tradition, Hadiths are classified into various categories based on their authenticity, content, and chain of transmission. The two main categories of Hadith are:

    1. Sahih (Authentic) Hadith: These are Hadiths that are considered to have a strong and reliable chain of transmission (Isnad) and are in complete agreement with the Quran and other authentic Hadiths. Sahih Hadiths are the most trusted and authoritative, and they are used as a primary source for Islamic jurisprudence and guidance.
    2. Da’if (Weak) Hadith: Da’if Hadiths are those that have a less reliable chain of transmission or may contain weak narrators. These Hadiths are not considered as strong or reliable as Sahih Hadiths and are often used cautiously, if at all, in matters of Islamic jurisprudence and religious guidance.

    Additionally, Hadiths can be categorized based on their content and subject matter. Some common categories include:

    1. Hadiths of Aqeedah (Creed): These Hadiths deal with matters of faith, beliefs, and theology.
    2. Hadiths of Fiqh (Jurisprudence): These Hadiths provide guidance on Islamic law, including matters related to prayer, fasting, charity, and other religious rituals.
    3. Hadiths of Tafsir (Exegesis): These Hadiths offer explanations and interpretations of the Quranic verses.
    4. Hadiths of Tazkiyah (Purification of the Soul): These Hadiths focus on spiritual and ethical matters, including topics like sincerity, humility, and good character.
    5. Hadiths of History: These Hadiths contain historical narratives, including accounts of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the early Muslim community.
    6. Hadiths of Adab (Etiquette): These Hadiths provide guidance on proper conduct, manners, and etiquette in various aspects of life.

    It’s important to note that within these categories, there can be further classifications based on the specific content and context of the Hadiths. Islamic scholars have spent centuries studying and classifying Hadiths to determine their authenticity and applicability in various aspects of religious and legal practice. The classification of Hadiths is a complex and highly specialized field of Islamic scholarship.

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