What is the term used for a Hadith with a broken or missing link in its chain of narrators?
AMutawatir
BSahih
CDa'if
DMunqati
Explanation
– Munqati refers to a Hadith with a broken or missing link somewhere in its chain of narrators, which affects the reliability of that particular narration compared to a fully connected chain.
– Such classifications are part of the broader science of Hadith criticism known as Ilm al-Hadith.
– For exams, note that Mutawatir refers to a Hadith narrated by such a large number of people at every stage that collusion in fabrication is considered practically impossible.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Hadith
- Subtopic: Hadith Sciences

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