What is the term for a Hadith that is attributed to a companion of the Prophet but not to the Prophet himself?

Explanation

Hadith Mauquf literally means "stopped" or "halted." It refers to a narration where the chain of transmission ends at a companion of the Prophet (PBUH), meaning it records the saying, action, or tacit approval of a Sahabi rather than the Prophet himself. This distinguishes it from Hadith Marfu, which is directly attributed to the Prophet (PBUH), and Hadith Mursal, where a Tabi'i narrates directly from the Prophet without mentioning the Sahabi intermediary.

Good to know

Hadith scholars classify narrations based on where the chain of transmission ends. Hadith Marfu is elevated to the Prophet (PBUH), Hadith Mauquf stops at a companion, and Hadith Maqtu stops at a Tabi'i (successor). Hadith Qudsi is a special category where the Prophet narrates the meaning from Allah but in his own words, distinct from the Quran. Understanding these classifications is essential for Hadith terminology and the science of Hadith criticism (Mustalah al-Hadith).

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