MCQ Detailed View

Each Hadith in Islamic sciences is made up of two main parts: Isnad (chain of narrators) and Matn (the text). These two elements together determine the authenticity, transmission, and meaning of a Hadith.

Isnad (Chain of Transmission): This refers to the sequence of narrators who reported the Hadith, beginning from the last transmitter back to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The reliability and continuity of the isnad are essential in Hadith authentication. Scholars carefully examine each narrator’s integrity and memory.

Matn (Text): This is the actual wording or content of the Hadith that conveys the teaching, ruling, or statement of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The matn is analyzed for consistency with the Qur’an, other authentic Hadiths, and Islamic principles.

These two parts form the foundation of Hadith sciences. Without a reliable isnad, the Hadith cannot be considered authentic, regardless of how sound the matn may appear. The scholars of Hadith developed strict methodologies to verify both parts, making Hadith preservation one of the most rigorous traditions in history.

Key Facts:

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  A Hadith consists of two parts: Isnad (chain) and Matn (text).

  
  


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  Isnad ensures proper transmission from narrator to narrator.

  
  


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  Matn carries the actual message, saying, or ruling.

  
  


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  Authenticity depends on both parts being reliable and sound.

  
  


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  Without a valid isnad, a Hadith cannot be classified as Sahih.

  
  


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  Hadith sciences (Ilm al-Hadith) were developed to preserve these two parts with accuracy.