First Known Use: circa 1817
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hadith
noun, ha·dith often capitalized \hə-ˈdēth\
plural hadith or hadiths
Definition of HADITH
1
: a narrative record of the sayings or customs of Muhammad and his companions
2
: the collective body of traditions relating to Muhammad and his companions
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Origin of HADITH
Arabic ḥadīth, literally, speech, report
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