Hadith and Sunnah MCQs 2026
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- Q1hard
The Prophet's approvals of actions done by companions in his presence, without objection, are called
💡 Explanation:Sunnah Taqririyyah refers to the Prophet's tacit approval of actions or statements made by companions.
- Q2medium
What is a well-known compilation of Hadith on ethics and good manners, compiled by Imam Nawawi
💡 Explanation:Riyad-us-Saliheen, compiled by Imam Nawawi, is a popular collection focused on ethics, manners, and spirituality.
- Q3hard
Who compiled the collection of Hadith titled "Al-Adab al-Mufrad," focused specifically on good manners and etiquette
💡 Explanation:Imam Bukhari also compiled Al-Adab al-Mufrad, a separate work focused on manners and social conduct.
- Q4hard
What does the term "Sunnah Mu'akkadah" refer to
💡 Explanation:Sunnah Mu'akkadah refers to practices the Prophet consistently performed and strongly encouraged, though not obligatory.
- Q5medium
Which collection is famously known as "Sahihain" when referring collectively to two books
💡 Explanation:"Sahihain" (the Two Sahihs) refers collectively to Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, the two most authentic collections.
- Q6hard
What term describes a narrator who is trustworthy and precise, a key criterion for accepting a Hadith
💡 Explanation:Thiqah describes a narrator recognized as reliable and precise, essential for a Hadith to be accepted as authentic.
- Q7easy
Which companion narrated the largest number of Hadith
💡 Explanation:Abu Hurairah (RA) is known to have narrated the greatest number of Hadith among the Companions.
- Q8medium
Which wife of the Prophet is renowned for narrating a large number of Hadith, especially on matters of jurisprudence and household life
💡 Explanation:Aisha (RA) narrated extensively and is one of the most prolific narrators of Hadith among the Prophet's wives.
- Q9medium
What is the study and science of Hadith criticism, evaluating chains and authenticity, called
💡 Explanation:Ilm-ul-Hadith (or Usul-ul-Hadith) is the scientific discipline of evaluating and classifying Hadith.
- Q10medium
Which of these is one of the Kutub-e-Sittah, compiled by Imam Tirmidhi
💡 Explanation:Jami Tirmidhi, compiled by Imam Tirmidhi, is one of the six canonical Hadith collections.
- Q11medium
Which of these is one of the Kutub-e-Sittah, compiled by Imam Nasai
💡 Explanation:Sunan an-Nasai, compiled by Imam Nasai, is part of the Kutub-e-Sittah.
- Q12medium
The six most authentic and widely recognized Hadith collections are collectively known as
💡 Explanation:Kutub-e-Sittah (The Six Books) refers to the six canonical Hadith collections recognized by Sunni scholars.
- Q13hard
Which of the following is NOT one of the Kutub-e-Sittah (Six Books)
💡 Explanation:Muwatta Imam Malik, though a major early Hadith and Fiqh work, is not part of the Kutub-e-Sittah.
- Q14medium
Which of these is one of the Kutub-e-Sittah, compiled by Imam Ibn Majah
💡 Explanation:Sunan Ibn Majah, compiled by Imam Ibn Majah, completes the six canonical books.
- Q15hard
A Hadith narrated by such a large number of people at every stage that collective fabrication is inconceivable is called
💡 Explanation:Mutawatir Hadith are narrated by so many people that fabrication is virtually impossible.
- Q16easy
Who compiled Sahih Bukhari, one of the most authentic Hadith collections
💡 Explanation:Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari compiled Sahih Bukhari, considered the most authentic Hadith collection after the Quran.
- Q17medium
Which category refers to a fabricated or forged Hadith falsely attributed to the Prophet
💡 Explanation:Mawdu' (fabricated) Hadith are those falsely attributed to the Prophet and are rejected in Islamic scholarship.
- Q18medium
Approximately how many years did Imam Bukhari spend compiling Sahih Bukhari
💡 Explanation:Imam Bukhari is said to have spent around 16 years traveling and compiling his collection.
- Q19medium
Which category of Hadith is considered "weak"
💡 Explanation:Da'eef (weak) Hadith has a chain of narration that does not meet the criteria for Sahih or Hasan.
- Q20easy
Who compiled Sahih Muslim, the second most authentic Hadith collection
💡 Explanation:Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj compiled Sahih Muslim, widely regarded as second in authenticity after Sahih Bukhari.
- Q21medium
Which early Hadith and Fiqh compilation was authored by Imam Malik bin Anas
💡 Explanation:Al-Muwatta, compiled by Imam Malik, is one of the earliest and most respected collections of Hadith and Fiqh.
- Q22hard
A Hadith Qudsi differs from a regular Hadith in that its meaning is from Allah but the wording is from
💡 Explanation:In Hadith Qudsi, the meaning is divinely inspired but the actual wording is attributed to the Prophet, distinct from the Quran.
- Q23easy
What does the term "Sunnah" refer to
💡 Explanation:Sunnah refers to the sayings, actions, and tacit approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- Q24medium
What are the three main components of a Hadith called
💡 Explanation:A Hadith consists of the Isnad/Sanad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (actual text).
- Q25easy
What does the term "Hadith" literally mean
💡 Explanation:Hadith literally means speech, report, or narration, referring to the sayings of the Prophet (PBUH).
- Q26medium
What is the chain of narrators of a Hadith called
💡 Explanation:Isnad, or Sanad, refers to the chain of narrators through which a Hadith has been transmitted.
- Q27medium
What is the actual text or content of a Hadith called
💡 Explanation:Matn refers to the actual wording or content of the Hadith.
- Q28medium
Which category of Hadith is considered the most authentic
💡 Explanation:Sahih (authentic) Hadith is the highest and most reliable category based on strict criteria of authenticity.
- Q29medium
Which category of Hadith is considered "good" but slightly less authentic than Sahih
💡 Explanation:Hasan Hadith is considered good and acceptable, though its chain may be slightly weaker than Sahih.
- Q30hard
What is a Hadith called if it is narrated by only one chain at some point, even if otherwise authentic
💡 Explanation:Khabar-e-Ahad (Ahad Hadith) refers to a Hadith not reaching the level of Mutawatir due to a limited chain of narrators.
- Q31hard
What term describes the insertion of a narrator's own words or explanation into the text of a Hadith, without clearly distinguishing it
💡 Explanation:Idraj refers to the insertion of extraneous material into a Hadith's text, potentially confusing the narrator's own words with the Prophet's.
- Q32medium
Who narrated the Hadith "Actions are judged by intentions," making it one of the most frequently cited in Islamic scholarship
💡 Explanation:This foundational Hadith was narrated by Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) and is often placed first in major Hadith collections.
- Q33hard
What is the term for a Hadith narrated with the exact wording of the Prophet, as opposed to a paraphrased meaning
💡 Explanation:Riwayah bil-Lafz refers to narrating a Hadith using the Prophet's exact original wording.
- Q34medium
The famous Hadith "Actions are judged by intentions" (Innamal a'malu bin-niyyat) is considered foundational to which area of Islamic scholarship
💡 Explanation:This Hadith is regarded as a foundational principle underlying both Islamic jurisprudence and the importance of sincere intention.
- Q35hard
What is the term for narrating a Hadith by conveying its meaning rather than the exact original wording
💡 Explanation:Riwayah bil-Ma'na refers to narrating the meaning of a Hadith, accepted under certain scholarly conditions, rather than verbatim wording.
- Q36hard
What term describes a narrator concealing a defect in the chain of transmission, considered a serious issue in Hadith criticism
💡 Explanation:Tadlis refers to a narrator concealing a flaw or gap in the chain of narration, viewed critically by Hadith scholars.
- Q37hard
Which famous early scholarly work systematized the science of Hadith terminology and classification, authored by Ibn al-Salah
💡 Explanation:Muqaddimah Ibn al-Salah is a foundational and highly influential work systematizing Hadith science and terminology.
- Q38medium
Which of the following is a famous forty-Hadith compilation, widely memorized and studied for its concise summary of core Islamic teachings
💡 Explanation:Al-Arbain an-Nawawiyyah, compiled by Imam Nawawi, is a widely studied collection of forty foundational Hadith.
- Q39hard
Which famous compilation by Imam Baghawi, focused on authenticated Sunnah practices, is a highly respected reference work
💡 Explanation:Masabih al-Sunnah by Imam Baghawi, later expanded as Mishkat al-Masabih, is a significant Hadith reference collection.
- Q40hard
Which compilation by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, focused specifically on legal (Fiqh-related) Hadith, is widely used by students of Islamic law
💡 Explanation:Bulugh al-Maram by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani is a well-known compilation of Hadith specifically related to Islamic legal rulings.
- Q41hard
Which famous work by Imam Dhahabi is a major biographical resource on Hadith narrators
💡 Explanation:Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by Imam Dhahabi is a major biographical dictionary covering notable figures, including Hadith narrators.
- Q42hard
What term describes a Hadith with an unusually rare, single chain of narration at some point, even if the narrator is trustworthy
💡 Explanation:Gharib refers to a Hadith narrated by only a single narrator at some point in its chain, making it rare.
- Q43hard
What term describes a Hadith narrated by at least two narrators at every stage of the chain, but fewer than the threshold for Mutawatir
💡 Explanation:Aziz refers to a Hadith with at least two narrators at every level of its chain.
- Q44hard
What term describes a Hadith that becomes well-known and widely circulated among scholars, though not necessarily Mutawatir
💡 Explanation:Mash'hur refers to a Hadith that has become widely known and circulated, even if its chain does not reach the Mutawatir level.
- Q45hard
What term describes a weak Hadith narrated by an unreliable narrator that contradicts a stronger, more reliable narration
💡 Explanation:Munkar refers to a weak Hadith from an unreliable narrator that conflicts with a more authentic narration.
- Q46medium
Which generation of Muslims is referred to as "Tabi'un" (Successors)
💡 Explanation:Tabi'un refers to the generation of Muslims who met and learned from the companions but not the Prophet directly.
- Q47hard
What is the term for a statement or action attributed specifically to the Prophet himself
💡 Explanation:Marfu' refers to a Hadith explicitly attributed to the Prophet's words, actions, or approvals.
- Q48hard
What is the term for a statement or ruling attributed to a companion, not directly to the Prophet
💡 Explanation:Mawquf refers to statements or actions attributed to a companion rather than directly to the Prophet.
- Q49hard
What is the term for a statement attributed to a Tabi'i (successor generation), not directly linked to the Prophet or a companion
💡 Explanation:Maqtu' refers to a statement attributed to a Tabi'i, the generation following the companions.
- Q50medium
The Prophet's statement, "The best of generations is my generation, then the one that follows them, then the one that follows them," refers to which concept
💡 Explanation:This Hadith establishes the concept of the Salaf as-Salih, the first three blessed generations of Islam.
- Q51hard
What condition must a narrator meet regarding moral character for a Hadith to be classified Sahih
💡 Explanation:Adalah refers to a narrator's moral uprightness and integrity, essential for Hadith authentication.
- Q52hard
A Hadith is considered "Muttasil" (connected) when it meets which criterion
💡 Explanation:A Muttasil Hadith has a continuous, unbroken chain of narration from the Prophet to the compiler.
- Q53hard
A Hadith is considered "Munqati" (broken/discontinuous) when
💡 Explanation:A Munqati Hadith has one or more missing links in its chain of transmission.
- Q54hard
What is the term for a Hadith whose chain omits the companion, going directly from a Tabi'i to the Prophet
💡 Explanation:A Mursal Hadith is one where a Tabi'i (successor) narrates directly from the Prophet, omitting the companion link.
- Q55medium
Which generation follows the Tabi'un, known as "Tabi al-Tabi'in"
💡 Explanation:Tabi al-Tabi'in refers to the generation following the Tabi'un, who learned from them.
- Q56medium
What Arabic term refers to the pious predecessors, generally understood as the first three generations of Islam
💡 Explanation:Salaf refers to the pious predecessors, especially the first three generations after the Prophet.
- Q57hard
Approximately how many Hadith are contained in Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal
💡 Explanation:Musnad Ahmad contains over 40,000 Hadith (some estimates vary), making it one of the largest Hadith collections.
- Q58hard
What is the term for a Hadith collection organized according to individual narrators (companions) rather than by topic
💡 Explanation:A Musnad-style collection organizes Hadith based on the companion narrator, rather than by subject matter.
- Q59hard
What is the term for a Hadith collection organized by topic, particularly focused on legal matters
💡 Explanation:A Sunan-style collection organizes Hadith by subject matter, especially focused on legal and jurisprudential topics.
- Q60hard
What criterion did Imam Bukhari apply that is considered even stricter than Imam Muslim's criterion for authenticity
💡 Explanation:Imam Bukhari required explicit proof that consecutive narrators had actually met, a stricter criterion than Imam Muslim's standard.
- Q61hard
Which Hadith collection by Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, though not part of Kutub-e-Sittah, is a massive compilation organized by narrator
💡 Explanation:Musnad Ahmad, compiled by Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, is a vast collection of Hadith organized by the companion who narrated them.
- Q62hard
Which term describes a comprehensive Hadith collection covering multiple subjects, including belief, law, and manners
💡 Explanation:A Jami-style collection, like Jami Tirmidhi, comprehensively covers various subjects including belief, law, and etiquette.
- Q63hard
Approximately how many Hadith did Imam Bukhari collect and examine before compiling Sahih Bukhari
💡 Explanation:Imam Bukhari is said to have examined around 600,000 narrations, selecting approximately 7,275 (with repetitions) as authentic.
- Q64hard
Approximately how many Hadith are contained in Sahih Bukhari, including repetitions
💡 Explanation:Sahih Bukhari contains approximately 7,275 Hadith with repetitions, or about 2,600 without repetitions.
- Q65hard
Approximately how many Hadith are contained in Sahih Muslim
💡 Explanation:Sahih Muslim contains approximately 5,362 Hadith (or around 3,033 without repetition, depending on counting method).
- Q66medium
Which famous scholar wrote an important commentary (Sharh) on Sahih Bukhari, titled "Fath al-Bari"
💡 Explanation:Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani wrote Fath al-Bari, one of the most respected commentaries on Sahih Bukhari.
- Q67medium
Which scholar wrote a well-known commentary on Sahih Muslim, simply titled "Sharh Sahih Muslim"
💡 Explanation:Imam Nawawi wrote a widely respected commentary on Sahih Muslim.
- Q68hard
The chain of narration in Hadith science is critically examined through which specialized discipline
💡 Explanation:Ilm-ur-Rijal is the specialized science dedicated to studying and evaluating the biographies and reliability of Hadith narrators.
- Q69hard
What condition must a narrator meet regarding memory and precision for a Hadith to be classified Sahih
💡 Explanation:Dabt refers to a narrator's accuracy and precision in preserving and transmitting the Hadith correctly.
- Q70hard
What term describes a Hadith that, while narrated by a reliable chain, contradicts a narration from an even more reliable source
💡 Explanation:Shadh refers to a Hadith narrated by a reliable narrator that nonetheless contradicts a more authoritative narration.
- Q71medium
What is the general term encompassing the entire body of scholarly rules used to authenticate and classify Hadith
💡 Explanation:Usul-ul-Hadith, also called Mustalah al-Hadith, refers to the methodology and principles used to authenticate Hadith.