DSST Introduction to World Religions Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Study Resource

Hadith refers to the reports of Muhammad's sayings, actions, and approvals. These narrations are collected and studied in terms of their chain of transmission (isnad) and their content (matn) to assess authenticity. This makes Hadith the specific term for the reported words and deeds of the Prophet, which Muslims use to understand how to practice the faith. Sunnah denotes the Prophet’s overall example or path, which can be known from Hadith but is a broader concept. The Qur’an is the revealed scripture, and fiqh is the human science of Islamic jurisprudence derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah.