Definition
A statement or action of one of the Tābi‘ūn (the generation after the Companions). Not the same as munqaṭi‘ (disconnected), though the words share a root.
Pronunciation: maq-ṬŪ‘
Etymology & Root
From ق-ط-ع (q-ṭ-‘), meaning 'to cut.' The chain is 'cut off' at the Tābi‘ī.
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Hadīthالحديث
A narration of the Prophet's ﷺ words, actions, or approvals.
Isnādالإسناد
The chain of narrators of a hadith.
Muttafaq ‘alayhمتفق عليه
Agreed upon by Bukhārī and Muslim.
Munqaṭi‘المنقطع
Disconnected — a narrator missing in the chain.
Mawḍū‘موضوع
Fabricated — falsely attributed to the Prophet ﷺ.
Al-Kutub as-Sittahالكتب الستة
The Six Books — the major hadith collections.