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What does the term "Sahih" mean in Arabic?

  • Sincere

  • Truth

  • Authentic

  • Peace

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Sahih is an Arabic term used to denote authenticity, validity, and correctness. In the context of Islamic literature and scholarly works, particularly the Hadith literature, the term "Sahih" is used to describe the collections of Prophet Muhammad's sayings, actions, and practices that are considered authentic and reliable by scholars.
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