Types and Grades of Sahih (Authentic) Hadith (Based on Their Presence in Hadith Collections)

Hadith Terminologies

Agreed Upon (Muttafaq ‘Alayh – by Bukhari and Muslim):

The Hadith found in both Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim is called "Muttafaqun Alayh" (agreed upon) and is considered at the highest level of authenticity.

Narrations Unique to Bukhari:

Any Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari but not found in Sahih Muslim.

Narrations Unique to Muslim:

Any Hadith found in Sahih Muslim but not found in Sahih Bukhari.

Sahih According to Conditions of Both (Bukhari & Muslim):

Any Hadith not found in either Sahih Bukhari or Sahih Muslim, but is authentic according to the conditions of both Imams.

Sahih According to Bukhari’s Conditions:

Any Hadith authentic according to Imam Bukhari’s conditions but not present in Sahih Bukhari.

Sahih According to Muslim’s Conditions:

Any Hadith authentic according to Imam Muslim’s conditions but not present in Sahih Muslim.

Sahih According to Other Than Them:

Any Hadith authentic according to the conditions of other Muhaddithin (Hadith scholars) besides Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim.

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