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Ahad
Solitary Also known as Khabar al-Wahid
Transmitted by one narrator only
Hadith Sahih
Continuous isnad Can be traced back to Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
Pre-requisites of Sahih
Free of both obvious and subtle defects. Clear of uncertainty and doubt. Not contradict a reliable hadith. Not an isolated hadith (Hadith Ahad).
Note: It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, there are five different isnad to this hadith.
Hadith Hasan
Falls between Sahih and Daif Reporters were ambiguous
Hadith Daif
Fails to qualify the conditions of Sahih and Hasan It is weak Weakness may be in the isnad or in the text, or both
Ulama held three different views with regard to acting on Hadith Daif.
It has no absolute value and should not be followed. Preferable to act on a Hadith Daif than on personal opinion. Taking Hadith Daif which refers to moral virtues but not in legal injunctions.