Hadith and the Sunnah
What does Da'if mean?
ضَعِيف
Da'if
Weak: a hadith whose chain has a gap or an unreliable narrator.
Also spelled: Weak hadith
Da'if explained
A weak hadith is not a fabrication but cannot establish a ruling on its own. Scholars differ on using weak hadith to encourage good deeds already established by stronger evidence.
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Questions about Da'if
What does Da'if mean?
Da'if (ضَعِيف, Da'if) means: Weak: a hadith whose chain has a gap or an unreliable narrator.
How is Da'if written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written ضَعِيف and pronounced Da'if. It is also spelled Weak hadith.
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