A Hadith narrated by a companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and ending with him is called:

Correct answer: Mawquf. A Mawquf hadith is a report whose chain ends with a Companion (Sahabi): his own saying or action.

Background: Hadith are classified by who they are attributed to: Marfu’ (Prophet), Mawquf (Companion), Maqtu’ (Successor).

• Shaaz: Shaadh is an irregular report that contradicts a stronger one.
• Tabi: Tabi’i refers to a Successor of the Companions, not a type of report.
• Marfu: Marfu’ is a report attributed directly to the Prophet (PBUH).

Did you know? Scholars sometimes use Mawquf reports as evidence in matters of Companion practice.

Memory trick: Mawquf = stops at the Sahabi.