the translator of Prophet Muhammad’s Hadeethes (p.b.b.u.h) should have the additional characteristics which would make him/her outstanding:
should be a Muslim
general religious knowledge should be very goodhave excellent knowledge of (TL), (SL) Text-Type,
should be able to transfer into English the linguistic, social, cultural & religious associations & connotations of the original text
should be able to give as literal & faithful a translation of the meanings of the Hadeeths as possible.
should be able to provide a translation that is stylistically & communicatively appropriate
should be able to write plainly, economically, gracefully & elegantly