Ulum al-Hadith

14 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Ulum al-Hadith, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Define the following terms as used in the study of Hadith: (a) Sanad (b) Matn.

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   (a) Sanad - the chain of narrators/reporters through whom a Hadith is transmitted (2). (b) Matn - the actual text/wording/content of the Hadith itself (2).

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The teacher writes on the board: 'The actual text or wording of a Hadith'. Which term is being defined?

   A. Sanad

   B. Rawi

   C. Matn

   D. Isnad

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3. Question 3

   6 marks

   Musa argues that the Qur'an alone is enough and Muslims do not need Hadith. Give THREE reasons to show that Hadith is necessary alongside the Qur'an.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any 3 x 2 marks: Hadith explains and clarifies general commands in the Qur'an (e.g. how to perform Salah/details of prayer); it provides details not mentioned in the Qur'an (e.g. number of rakaa); it demonstrates the practical application of the Qur'an through the Prophet's example; it provides additional rulings; the Qur'an itself commands obedience to the Prophet (Qur'an 4:59).

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 class learns that a Hadith has two main parts: the chain of narrators and the actual text. What is the correct term for the chain of narrators that report a Hadith?

   A. Matn

   B. Sanad (isnad)

   C. Surah

   D. Tafsir

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which one of the following best describes the meaning of 'Hadith' in Islam?

   A. The personal opinion of a judge

   B. The sayings, actions and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

   C. The consensus of Muslim scholars

   D. The revealed words of Allah in the Qur'an

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Fatuma reads that a certain Hadith is classified as 'Sahih'. What does this classification tell her about the Hadith?

   A. It is weak in its chain

   B. It is authentic and reliable

   C. It is fabricated and false

   D. It was abrogated by another Hadith

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   In a group activity, learners are sorting parts of a Hadith. One learner picks out the chain of narrators who passed the report from one person to another until it reached the compiler. What is this chain of transmitters called?

   A. Matn

   B. Sanad (Isnad)

   C. Tafsir

   D. Surah

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   State FOUR reasons why the study of Ulum al-Hadith is important to Muslims today.

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   Any 4 x 1 mark: helps distinguish authentic from fabricated Hadith; preserves the Sunnah of the Prophet; guides correct practice of Islam; protects the religion from false teachings; helps in deriving Islamic law/rulings; strengthens faith through reliable guidance.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   In class, learners discuss a saying that the teacher explains is the actual reported words of the Prophet (S.A.W.) himself, separate from the chain of people who narrated it. This text or content of the Hadith is known as the:

   A. Sanad

   B. Matn

   C. Mushaf

   D. Wudhu

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Distinguish between a Sahih Hadith and a Da'if Hadith.

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    Sahih Hadith: authentic/sound, with an unbroken chain of trustworthy reliable narrators, free from defects, accepted for use (2). Da'if Hadith: weak, has a broken chain or contains an unreliable/untrustworthy narrator or defect, and is not relied upon for rulings (2).

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    In an IRE lesson, the teacher explains that a Hadith has two main parts. One part is the chain of narrators through whom the report reached us. What is this chain called?

    A. Sunnah

    B. Matn

    C. Sanad

    D. Ijma

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A Hadith whose chain of narrators is broken or contains an untrustworthy reporter is generally graded as:

    A. Mutawatir

    B. Hasan

    C. Da'if

    D. Sahih

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Ali wants to know who narrated a particular Hadith. The person who transmits or reports the Hadith is known as:

    A. Faqih

    B. Qadi

    C. Rawi

    D. Imam

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following collections is regarded by Sunni Muslims as the most authentic book of Hadith after the Qur'an?

    A. Sahih al-Bukhari

    B. Musnad Ahmad

    C. Sunan Abu Dawud

    D. Muwatta Malik

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