MCQ Detailed View

Every Hadith in Islamic tradition consists of two essential parts: Sanad and Matan.

Sanad (Chain of Narrators): This is the chain of transmitters who reported the Hadith from one generation to the next, ultimately tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The reliability of each narrator in the Sanad is crucial to determine the authenticity of the Hadith. Scholars evaluate narrators based on their honesty, memory, and continuity in transmission.

Matan (Text of the Hadith): This is the actual content or wording of the Hadith that conveys the teaching, saying, or action of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The Matan is analyzed for clarity, consistency with the Qur’an, and agreement with other authentic Hadiths.

The combination of Sanad and Matan ensures that the Hadith is accurately preserved and transmitted across generations. Islamic scholars developed rigorous methodologies to verify both components, making Hadith one of the most reliable sources of guidance after the Qur’an.

Key Facts:

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  The two parts of a Hadith are Sanad and Matan.

  
  


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  Sanad = chain of narrators ensuring authenticity.

  
  


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  Matan = the actual text or content of the Hadith.

  
  


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  Both parts are essential to classify a Hadith as Sahih, Hasan, or Da‘if.

  
  


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  Scholars use Ilm al-Rijal to verify Sanad and Ilm al-Matan to study content.

  
  


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  Accurate preservation of Hadith depends on the integrity of both Sanad and Matan.