What does ʿlm al-ḥadiyth mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term ʿlm al-ḥadiyth (علم الحَدِيث) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition ʿlm al-ḥadiyth

ʿlm al-ḥadiyth according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

Tracing the sayings of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, his actions, and what relates to them from that which yields one of the five legal rulings.

ʿlm al-ḥadiyth according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

The science by which the sayings of the Prophet ﷺ, his actions, his states, and the condition of the narrator are known.

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