Foundational Principles Regarding the Science of Hadith

These are elementary and foundational principles regarding the terminology (Mustalah ) of the noble Hadıth which is necessary for every novice in this subject, authored in an easy to understand fashion. I authored it for the beginners amongst my brethren from the seekers of sacred knowledge. I implore Allah Most High to make it beneficial and to make it from amongst our righteous actions which are solely for His sake, and that he grant us a profound opening akin to that of the gnostics. Salutations and blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, his family and companions.