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What is the difference between a qudsi hadith and a prophetic hadith?

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Question:
What is the difference between a qudsi hadith and a prophetic hadith?

Answer:
A qudsi hadith is attributed to Allah; Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says it, but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) conveys it from his Lord, so it is called qudsi. What he does not say from his Lord is called a hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), such as:
Actions are only by intentionsإنما الأعمال بالنّيات
, and
Islam is built on fiveبُنِيَ الإسلامُ على خمسٍ
Sunan an-Nasa'i 5001Sahih (Darussalam)
; this is from the speech of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Meaning its meaning is from Allah and its wording is from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
A: It is revelation from Allah, but its wording is the wording of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Allah revealed its meaning to him, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) spoke with it.
As for the qudsi, it is like: Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: O son of Adam, so-and-so,
I have forbidden oppression for Myself and have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not oppress one another.إني حرَّمتُ الظلمَ على نفسي وجعلتُه بينكم مُحرَّمًا، فلا تظالموا،
Sahih Muslim 2577a
all of you are astray except for those I have guided, so seek guidance of Me and I shall guide youيا ابن آدم، كلكم ضالٌّ إلا مَن هديتُه، فاستهدوني أهدكم
Sahih Muslim 2577a
... and so on.
Q: Does it have the ruling of the Qur'an?
A: No, it is the speech of Allah, but it does not have the ruling of the Qur'an.
Q: Is the wording from Allah but not mutawatir?
A: It does not have the ruling of the Qur'an, even if it is not mutawatir; it does not have the ruling of the Qur'an.
Source binbaz.org.sa

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