Hadith Terminologies
Types of Hadith Based on Attribution
Qudsi (Sacred) Hadith:
The command of Allah which the Prophet (peace be upon him) has narrated from Allah, reached us through narrators, and is not present in the Qur'an.
Another definition of Hadith Qudsi: A Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) says: "Allah Ta'ala has said."
Another definition of Hadith Qudsi: A Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) says: "Allah Ta'ala has said."
Marfu‘ (Attributed to the Prophet ﷺ):
The hadith in which any statement, action, or utterance is attributed to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).
Mawquf (Attributed to a Companion):
The hadith in which any statement, action, or utterance is attributed to a Companion (Sahabi).
Maqtu‘ (Attributed to a Tabi‘i):
The hadith in which any statement or action is attributed to a Successor (Tabi‘i) or the Successor of a Successor (Taba‘ Tabi‘in).
