Hadith are narrations originating from the
words and deeds of the Islamic
prophet Mohammad. Hadith are
regarded by traditional schools of jurisprudence as important tools for understanding the Qur'an and in matters of jurisprudence. ..
A classic example of Hadith is the saying: 'Islam has been built on five pillars: testifying that there is no
god but
Allah and that Muhammed is the Messenger of Allah, performing the prayers, paying the zakat, making the pilgrimage to the
House, and fasting in Ramadan.'