08-31-2008, 12:17 PM
Book title
An Introduction to the Sciences of Hadith
Shaykh Suhayb Hasan
http://www.sunnahonline.com/ilm/sunnah/0008.htm
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clasification of the hadith
1) According to the reference to a particular authority
Marfu' - "elevated": A narration from the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), e.g. a reporter (whether a Companion, Successor or other) says, "The Messenger of Allah said.............
Mauquf - "stopped": A narration from a Companion only, e.g. al-Bukhari reports that Abu Bakr said............
Maqtu'-"severed":A narration from a Successor, e.g. Muslim reports that Ibn Sirin said......