Classification of Hadith (Sahih, Da’if, Hasan, Mawdu) MCQs with Answer
What is the classification of a Hadith that has a strong chain of narrators and is widely accepted as authentic?
A) Da’if
B) Hasan
C) Mawdu’
D) Sahih
Which of the following classifications refers to a Hadith that is weak due to missing or unreliable narrators?
A) Mawdu’
B) Da’if
C) Hasan
D) Sahih
A Hadith that has a chain of narrators that is reliable but not as strong as a Sahih Hadith is called:
A) Mawdu’
B) Sahih
C) Hasan
D) Da’if
Which of the following is a fabricated Hadith, meaning it was intentionally made up and falsely attributed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
A) Mawdu’
B) Sahih
C) Hasan
D) Da’if
What distinguishes a “Sahih” Hadith from other classifications?
A) It has a weak chain of narrators
B) It is fabricated
C) It has a strong and uninterrupted chain of reliable narrators
D) It has an unclear or missing chain of narrators
What does the term “Hasan” refer to in Hadith classification?
A) A Hadith with a weak chain of narrators
B) A fabricated Hadith
C) A Hadith with a good but slightly weaker chain than Sahih
D) A Hadith with a very strong chain of narrators
A Hadith is considered “Mawdu'” if it:
A) Has a weak chain of narrators
B) Has been fabricated or falsely attributed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
C) Is narrated by reliable sources
D) Has a good but slightly weak chain
Which of the following is true about a “Da’if” Hadith?
A) It has a very strong chain of narrators
B) It is fabricated
C) It is weak and unreliable
D) It is widely accepted as authentic
What is the key characteristic of a “Sahih” Hadith?
A) A single narrator
B) A reliable and uninterrupted chain of narrators
C) Weak narrators in the chain
D) The Hadith is fabricated
If a Hadith is found to be fabricated, what classification does it fall under?
A) Sahih
B) Mawdu’
C) Da’if
D) Hasan
Which of the following would be the classification of a Hadith with one weak link in its chain but still not fabricated?
A) Da’if
B) Hasan
C) Mawdu’
D) Sahih
In which case can a Hadith be classified as “Hasan” instead of “Sahih”?
A) If it has no chain of narrators
B) If it has an unreliable narrator
C) If it has a reliable chain but with some slight weakness in memory
D) If it is fabricated
What does “Da’if” mean in relation to Hadith?
A) The Hadith is fabricated
B) The Hadith is strong and authentic
C) The Hadith has a weak or interrupted chain of narrators
D) The Hadith has a perfectly reliable chain of narrators
Which classification would a Hadith fall under if it is narrated by a large number of reliable narrators and is considered very strong?
A) Hasan
B) Da’if
C) Mawdu’
D) Sahih
What type of Hadith would be used for Islamic law if it is classified as Sahih?
A) It is not used for legal rulings
B) It is used as evidence for legal rulings
C) It is used only for historical purposes
D) It is rejected and not used at all
What is the primary difference between “Sahih” and “Hasan” Hadiths?
A) Sahih is weak, and Hasan is strong
B) Sahih is fabricated, and Hasan is authentic
C) Sahih has a more reliable chain of narrators than Hasan
D) There is no difference between them
Which of the following classifications refers to a Hadith that is slightly weak but still considered acceptable for use?
A) Da’if
B) Mawdu’
C) Hasan
D) Sahih
How can a “Da’if” Hadith be made stronger?
A) It cannot be strengthened and should be discarded
B) By verifying the authenticity of the narrators
C) By finding more narrations that support it
D) By changing the wording of the Hadith
What is the role of the scholar in determining whether a Hadith is Sahih or Da’if?
A) They collect Hadith but do not evaluate authenticity
B) They rely on the opinion of other scholars to decide
C) They analyze the chain of narrators and content to classify the Hadith
D) They translate the Hadith into multiple languages
What is the classification of a Hadith if it is narratively inconsistent and is considered to have been fabricated for ulterior purposes?
A) Da’if
B) Mawdu’
C) Sahih
D) Hasan
Which of the following terms refers to a Hadith that is weak but still commonly accepted for historical context?
A) Da’if
B) Sahih
C) Mawdu’
D) Hasan
What happens if a “Mawdu'” Hadith is used in Islamic teachings?
A) It is accepted as authentic
B) It is used for historical records only
C) It is considered false and rejected
D) It is used with caution
Which classification should be given to a Hadith if there is no break in the chain, and the narrators are trustworthy but not as strong as in a Sahih Hadith?
A) Mawdu’
B) Hasan
C) Da’if
D) Sahih
What does “Hasan li ghayrihi” mean in Hadith classification?
A) A Hadith that is weak due to the absence of one narrator
B) A Hadith that is accepted due to corroborating narrations
C) A fabricated Hadith
D) A Sahih Hadith that is used in legal rulings
Which type of Hadith is used to support the development of Islamic jurisprudence and law?
A) Mawdu’
B) Da’if
C) Sahih
D) Hasan
A Hadith that is “Hasan li ghayrihi” is:
A) Weak by itself but supported by other narrations
B) Strong and used in jurisprudence
C) Fabricated and rejected
D) Never used in Islamic law
What would you call a Hadith that is classified as “Sahih” when it comes to reliability?
A) The most trustworthy and acceptable Hadith
B) A Hadith with weak narrators
C) A fabricated Hadith
D) A Hadith with an unreliable chain of narrators