Hadith

The Hadith (Arabic: حديث, romanized: ḥadīth, lit. 'narrative, report, or speech'; Hebrew: חֲדִית, romanized: ḥadit) is a collection of sayings, actions, and approvals of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. These reports, which were compiled over the centuries after his death, serve as a fundamental source of Islamic law and guidance, second only to the Quran. In the context of Islamic studies, the Hadith is crucial for understanding the Sunnah, which refers to the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims. The Hadith is traditionally divided into categories based on their authenticity and reliability, with the most revered collections being those of Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. Translations of the term "Hadith" into other relevant languages include Persian: حدیث, romanized as hadis, and Turkish: hadis.