Grade 7 islamic religious education – Selected Hadith Quiz
1. What is a Hadith?
A Hadith records what the Prophet said, did or silently approved. It is different from the Quran, which is the word of Allah.
2. A Hadith has two main parts. What are they called?
Every Hadith has an isnad (who reported it) and a matn (what was reported). Scholars check both to judge authenticity.
3. What does the term 'Sahih' describe when classifying a Hadith?
Sahih means the narration is sound with trustworthy narrators and an unbroken chain.
4. Who compiled the famous collection called 'Sahih al-Bukhari'?
Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari collected and compiled many authentic Hadiths into Sahih al-Bukhari.
5. Why do Muslims study Hadith alongside the Quran?
Hadith shows the Prophet's example (Sunnah), helping Muslims understand how to apply Quranic teachings.
6. What is the 'Matn' of a Hadith?
Matn refers to the wording or message of the Hadith, opposite to the isnad which is the chain.
7. Which daily habit is taught by Hadith and commonly followed, for example in Kenya?
The Prophet encouraged using the right hand for eating; this etiquette comes from Hadith and is practiced by many Muslims.
8. What is meant by 'Sunnah'?
Sunnah refers to the Prophet's way of life preserved in Hadith and followed by Muslims.
9. What does the term 'Da'if' mean regarding a Hadith?
Da'if indicates the narration has weaknesses like unreliable narrators or breaks in the chain.
10. Which book is generally considered the second most authentic collection after Sahih al-Bukhari?
Sahih Muslim is widely regarded as the second most authentic Hadith collection after Sahih al-Bukhari.
11. Why do Muslims look to Hadith when learning how to perform prayer (salah)?
Hadiths describe the Prophet's way of performing prayer, giving practical guidance alongside the Quran.
12. Which quality did the Prophet emphasize in many Hadiths as important for Muslims?
The Prophet stressed honesty and truthfulness repeatedly; these are common moral lessons in Hadith.
13. What is 'Isnad' in the study of Hadith?
Isnad is the list of people who reported the Hadith from one to another until the collector wrote it down.
14. Which of the following is a true classification of a Hadith?
Sahih is a classification meaning authentic. The other words refer to other things in Islam.
15. Which companion narrated many Hadiths and is known for reporting lots of the Prophet's sayings?
Abu Hurayrah is famous for narrating a large number of Hadiths. The other names are not companions who collected Hadith.
16. What is a 'Hadith Qudsi'?
Hadith Qudsi conveys divine meaning in the Prophet's words but is distinguished from the Quran itself.
17. What teaching about neighbours appears in Hadith collections?
Many Hadiths teach good manners to neighbours, an important social teaching also relevant in Kenyan communities.
18. What is the main job of a Muhaddith (Hadith scholar)?
Muhaddithin travelled and researched chains and texts to determine which Hadiths were authentic.
19. How do scholars check whether a Hadith is authentic?
Scholars study both who reported the Hadith and the content for problems before giving it a grade.
20. Which daily practice is supported by Hadith but not fully described in the Quran?
The Quran mentions general cleanliness, while Hadith provide details like the use of miswak for oral hygiene.
21. What does 'Mawdu'' (fabricated) mean about a Hadith?
Mawdu' means the report is invented and not from the Prophet; scholars mark such narrations as false.
22. Why did early Hadith scholars travel to distant towns?
Scholars travelled widely to hear directly from those who had learned from the Prophet's companions to ensure accuracy.
23. How should students in school use Hadith?
Students should study Hadith with teachers to understand correct meaning and apply moral lessons in daily life.
24. What qualities must a reliable narrator of Hadith have?
Scholars judged narrators by their honesty and ability to remember and report accurately; wealth or appearance do not prove reliability.