These are notes on the [terms used in] sciences of ĥadīth, which impart knowledge to the beginner and serve as a vade-mecum1 for the accomplished,2 which I have summarised from my book Al-Muqniý. I hope from Allāh táālā and beseech Him, to give benefit from this work; indeed, it is in His Power and He has absolute Power to do anything
Ĥadīth are classed in three [main] categories:
Şaĥīĥ: Sound or Rigorously Authenticated.
Ĥasan: Good or Fair.
Đaýīf: Weak.
