As per Authority/Narrator

• What are the four types of Ahadith based on final authority?

  Qudsi, Marfu, Mauquf, Maqtu
• What is a Qudsi Hadith?

  A revelation from Allah relayed by the Prophet
• How is a Marfu Hadith defined?

  A narration from the Holy Prophet ﷺ
• What does a Mauquf Hadith consist of?

  A narration from a Companion only
• What characterizes a Maqtu Hadith?

  A narration from a Successor
• What are the characteristics of each type of Hadith?

  • Qudsi: Divine revelation from Allah via the Prophet
  • Marfu: Narration from the Holy Prophet ﷺ
  • Mauquf: Narration from a Companion only
  • Maqtu: Narration from a Successor