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.'