The Definition of the Qudsi Hadith and Its Relationship to the Qur'an

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: What is the correct definition of the Qudsi hadith, and is it like the Qur'an in that Allah spoke it?

Answer:
The qudsi hadith is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) narrates from his Lord. This is the qudsi hadith: what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) narrates from his Lord in both wording and meaning, saying "Allah said such and such" or "Allah said such and such." So the qudsi hadith is the speech of Allah in both wording and meaning, except that it is not like the Qur'an in every respect. It is not like the Qur'an: one does not worship by reciting it, it is not recited in prayer, and ritual purity is not required to touch it. If Allah spoke with it, that is specific to the Qur'an; otherwise, it is the qudsi hadith the speech of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.