Hadith and the Sunnah
What does Matn mean?
مَتْن
Matn
The text of a hadith, as distinct from its chain.
Matn explained
Scholars examine both the isnad and the matn: a text that contradicts the Quran or established Sunnah is rejected even if its chain looks sound.
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Questions about Matn
What does Matn mean?
Matn (مَتْن, Matn) means: The text of a hadith, as distinct from its chain.
How is Matn written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written مَتْن and pronounced Matn.
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