Ulum al-Hadith
15 Grade 8 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Ulum al-Hadith, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhile studying Hadith classification, students learn that a Hadith reported through an unbroken chain of trustworthy, precise narrators with no hidden defect is the most reliable. This category of Hadith is called:
A. Da'if (weak)
B. Mawdu' (fabricated)
C. Sahih (sound)
D. Mursal
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1 markDuring a lesson on grading Hadith, the teacher explains that scholars classify a Hadith with a continuous chain of trustworthy, accurate narrators free of defects as the most authentic category. What is this category called?
A. Da'if (weak)
B. Mawdu' (fabricated)
C. Sahih (authentic)
D. Mursal
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1 markA Hadith whose chain of narration is unbroken and reported by trustworthy narrators with sound text is classified as:
A. Sahih (authentic)
B. Munqati' (broken)
C. Mawdu' (fabricated)
D. Da'if (weak)
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4 marksState four categories into which scholars classify Hadith according to their authenticity/reliability.
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Any 4 (1 mark each): Sahih (authentic); Hasan (good); Da'if (weak); Mawdu' (fabricated); also accept Mutawatir/Ahad classifications.
Question 5
1 markA Hadith is made up of two main parts. Which pair names them correctly?
A. Surah and ayah
B. Halal and haram
C. Fardh and sunnah
D. Sanad (chain of narrators) and matn (text)
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1 markWhich of the following is a well-known compiler of an authentic collection of Hadith?
A. Bilal bin Rabah
B. Khalid bin Walid
C. Zaid bin Thabit
D. Imam al-Bukhari
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1 markA student reads that a particular narration is 'the saying, action, or tacit approval of the Prophet (S.A.W.).' In the science of Hadith, the actual text or content of such a report is technically known as the:
A. Sanad
B. Matn
C. Rawi
D. Isnad
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1 markThe term 'Ulum al-Hadith' refers to:
A. The sciences/study of the Hadith of the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
B. The study of the Arabic language only
C. The biography of the Caliphs
D. The counting of the verses of the Qur'an
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6 marksExplain three reasons why the study of Ulum al-Hadith is important to Muslims.
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Any 3 (2 marks each): It helps distinguish authentic Hadith from fabricated ones; it protects the Sunnah from distortion; it guides Muslims to follow the correct teachings/practice of the Prophet; it is a source of Islamic law after the Qur'an; it strengthens faith and scholarship; it preserves the chain of reliable knowledge.
Question 10
1 markA student finds a report attributed to the Prophet but its chain includes a known liar and the wording contradicts the Qur'an. This Hadith is best classified as:
A. Sahih (authentic)
B. Hasan (good)
C. Mutawatir (mass-transmitted)
D. Mawdu' (fabricated)
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1 markIn the science of Hadith, the 'sanad' refers to:
A. The chain of narrators who transmitted the Hadith
B. The chapter of the Qur'an quoted
C. The place where the Hadith was said
D. The actual words of the Prophet
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1 markA student of Hadith learns that every Hadith has two main components: the chain of narrators and the actual text or wording. The teacher asks her to name the part that refers to the chain of narrators through whom the Hadith was passed down. What is it called?
A. Matn
B. Sanad (Isnad)
C. Rawi
D. Sunnah
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1 markA Hadith that is good in authenticity but slightly lower in strength than Sahih, because one narrator's memory is less strong, is termed:
A. Maqtu'
B. Sahih (authentic)
C. Da'if (weak)
D. Hasan (good)
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4 marksDefine the following terms as used in Ulum al-Hadith: (a) Matn (b) Sanad.
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(a) Matn – the actual text/content/wording of the Hadith, i.e. the message of the Prophet (2). (b) Sanad – the chain of narrators who transmitted the Hadith from one to another back to the Prophet (2).
Question 15
6 marksAmina reads a message on social media claiming to be a saying of the Prophet (p.b.u.h). Explain three steps she should take to verify whether it is an authentic Hadith.
(6 marks)
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Any 3 (2 marks each): Check whether it appears in recognised authentic collections (e.g. Bukhari, Muslim); consult knowledgeable scholars/teachers; examine whether the chain of narrators (sanad) is sound; check that the text (matn) does not contradict the Qur'an or established teachings; avoid spreading it until verified.
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