the principles of Riwayat

• What is the focus of the principles of Riwayat?

  The character and personality of the Asnad
• What qualities must narrators of Ahadith possess?

  They must be adult Muslims with strong memory
• What is a requirement regarding the truthfulness of narrators?

  They must have never told a lie
• Why is piety important for narrators of Ahadith?

  Pious narrators are more trustworthy and reliable
• What type of sins must narrators avoid?

  Major sins
• What must narrators be known for besides piety?

  Knowledge, truthfulness, and trustworthiness
• What legal status must narrators not have?

  They must not have been charged for any crime
• What is required of narrators when narrating Hadith?

  They should be careful in narrating
• What personal information about narrators should be known?

  Their name, parentage, and occupation
• What must be true if one narrator refers his Hadith back to another?

  They must have met and be from the same period
• To whom must the chain of narrators stretch back?

  The Holy Prophet ﷺ
• Why are Ahadith from children or non-Muslims unacceptable?

  They do not meet the required standards
• What are the key requirements for the Asnad in Ahadith collection?

  • Adult Muslims
  • Strong memory
  • Pious and truthful
  • No major sins or crimes
  • Known for knowledge and trustworthiness
  • Name, parentage, and occupation known
  • Must have met each other
  • Chain must go back to the Holy Prophet ﷺ