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Noun: hadith  hu'deeth
  1. (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran
    - Sunnah, Sunna
Noun: Hadith  ha-dith
  1. (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions

Derived forms: hadiths, Hadiths

Type of: custom, path, tradition, way, way of life

Encyclopedia: Hadith