In Hadith terminology, the term 'Matn' refers to
Athe chain of narrators of a Hadith
Bthe actual text or content of the HadithCORRECT
Ca narrator who is declared unreliable
Dthe companion who first reported the Hadith
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The Matn is the actual text or body of the Hadith — the substance of what the Prophet (SAW) said, did, or approved. It is distinct from the Isnad (chain of narrators) which precedes it. Scholars examine both the Isnad and the Matn when determining the authenticity and acceptability of a Hadith.
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