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11. Da‟if (Weak) – A Hadith which is weak has a defect either in the chain of
transmission or in the correct understanding of the transmitter, or its contents are
not in perfect agreement with Islamic belief and practices. It is in fact a tradition
of weak or less reliable authority.
12. Maktu‟ (Broken) – This is a Hadith with a chain of transmission that cannot be
traced beyond one of the successors (Tabieen).
13. Shadh (Isolated) – This is a Hadith in which a comparatively less authentic
narrator of Hadith opposes one whose account is more authentic than his.
14. Munkati‟ (Disjointed) – This is a Hadith in which either a link in the chain of
transmission is found to be missing or an unknown narrator is found to join the
chain.
15. Maudu‟ (Forged) – This is a type of “Hadith” which a liar fabricates and then
attributes it to the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him.
transmission or in the correct understanding of the transmitter, or its contents are
not in perfect agreement with Islamic belief and practices. It is in fact a tradition
of weak or less reliable authority.
12. Maktu‟ (Broken) – This is a Hadith with a chain of transmission that cannot be
traced beyond one of the successors (Tabieen).
13. Shadh (Isolated) – This is a Hadith in which a comparatively less authentic
narrator of Hadith opposes one whose account is more authentic than his.
14. Munkati‟ (Disjointed) – This is a Hadith in which either a link in the chain of
transmission is found to be missing or an unknown narrator is found to join the
chain.
15. Maudu‟ (Forged) – This is a type of “Hadith” which a liar fabricates and then
attributes it to the Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him.