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and Prophetic Ways (Sunnah) are two terms which are considered
synonymous with each other. There is however a slight
difference between them. The word “Sunnah” means precedent
and custom. The technical sense implies both the actions
and practices of the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon
him, only. Sunnah therefore is a concrete implementation
of the Will of Allah in the form of the Holy Prophet Muhammad‟s
deeds.
The word “Hadith” originally means a piece of news, a tale, a
story or a report relating to a present or past event. In
its technical sense, it stands for the report of the words and
deeds, approval or disapproval of the Holy Prophet. It is
comprised of two parts: the chain of transmission (Sanad) and
the text (Matn).
synonymous with each other. There is however a slight
difference between them. The word “Sunnah” means precedent
and custom. The technical sense implies both the actions
and practices of the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon
him, only. Sunnah therefore is a concrete implementation
of the Will of Allah in the form of the Holy Prophet Muhammad‟s
deeds.
The word “Hadith” originally means a piece of news, a tale, a
story or a report relating to a present or past event. In
its technical sense, it stands for the report of the words and
deeds, approval or disapproval of the Holy Prophet. It is
comprised of two parts: the chain of transmission (Sanad) and
the text (Matn).