What are Hadiths in Islam?

• A. Qur'an commentaries
• B. Traditions added to the Qur'an that guide practice
• C. Sacred songs
• D. Prophetic biographies

Answer: (B)

Hadiths are records of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals that Muslims use to guide daily practice and jurisprudence. They provide practical details on how to apply the Qur’anic teachings, covering rituals, ethics, and social behavior. They’re not Qur’an commentaries—that role belongs to tafsir—nor are they sacred songs or the biographies of the Prophet; instead, they are transmitted reports that reflect the Prophet’s way of life and its application.

Because they come through chains of narrators, scholars assess their reliability and group them by trustworthiness. The most respected hadith collections gather those deemed authentic and usable for guiding beliefs and laws.