If a narration is traced back to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), what is it referred to as?

Explanation

In Hadith terminology, the chain of narrators is called Sanad and the text of the narration is called Matan. When a narration is specifically traced back to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), it is termed Marfu' (meaning "elevated"). If it is traced to a Sahabi only, it is called Mawquf, and if traced to a Tabi'i, it is called Maqtu'. Understanding these classifications is essential for evaluating the authenticity and authority of hadith narrations.

Good to know

Hadith terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith) classifies narrations based on their chain ending. Marfu' narrations carry the highest authority as they are directly attributed to the Prophet (PBUH). Mawquf narrations stop at a Companion, and Maqtu' narrations stop at a Successor (Tabi'i). The Sanad is the chain of narrators, while the Matan is the actual text or body of the hadith.

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