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course Hasan in respect to its soundness and Gharib only in
regard to its chain of transmission. Mashhur (Well Known)
– This is a tradition which has been handed down by at least
three different reliable authorities, or according to another
definition, a tradition which, although widely spread later,
was originally transmitted by one person in the first generation.
Muttasil or Mawsol (Joined) – This is a tradition
which has successive narrators without any missing link, irrespective
of the fact of whether it is traceable directly to
the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, or to one of
his companions, may Allah be pleased with them. Marfu‟ (Traced
Directly) – This is a Hadith which is not as strong as
regard to its chain of transmission. Mashhur (Well Known)
– This is a tradition which has been handed down by at least
three different reliable authorities, or according to another
definition, a tradition which, although widely spread later,
was originally transmitted by one person in the first generation.
Muttasil or Mawsol (Joined) – This is a tradition
which has successive narrators without any missing link, irrespective
of the fact of whether it is traceable directly to
the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, or to one of
his companions, may Allah be pleased with them. Marfu‟ (Traced
Directly) – This is a Hadith which is not as strong as