March 8, 2012
Conclusion – Hadith: The Integral part of Islam
======================================================== Articles in this Series : – Introduction to ‘Hadith: The Integral Part of Islam’ – Article 1: What are Hadeeth…
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======================================================== Articles in this Series : – Introduction to ‘Hadith: The Integral Part of Islam’ – Article 1: What are Hadeeth…
This article answers the few more common arguments of the Hadith rejecters like: Do Hadith go against common sense? and Is it only Quran that is protected, while Hadtith can get corrupted? and is Quran enough to guide us, or do we need Hadith? It also goes on to show some of the many goof-ups and blunders that Hadith rejecters do because of their dual policies towards the Quran and Hadith
This article answers some common arguments of the Hadith rejecters, like: How can we be sure sunnah/hadith are preserved? And were the hadith written many years after death of Muhammad (SAS)?
This article is not for those who have not reflected and pondered upon the ayaat in Qur’an quoted in previous articles wherein we were “Referring to Allah”. This article insha’Allah will increase the faith of believer in “obeying the messenger”.
We see numerous ayaat in Qur’an where Allah clearly mentions the importance of Authentic Sunnah & Hadiths and the scholars who rely on them. This has to be the basis of our deen, and aqidah. Any self-interpretation of deen that goes against the Quran, Sunnah and the consensus of Scholars has no value.
The role of Messenger (SAS) can be categorized into four:
1. Reciting the verses of Quran to everyone
2. Purifying or sanctifying people.
3. Teaching the book
4. Teaching the wisdom
It is important that we understand that each of these roles was intended by Allah Himself and to state that only the first function is of permanent significance is simply to flout the Word of Allah.
“He does not speak on his own, out of his own desire. That is but a Revelation that is revealed to him.” (Translation of Qur’an 53:3-4)
The term Hadeeth has become a synonym for the term Sunnah, though there is some difference in their meanings. Sunnah, as a technical term in the Science of Hadeeth, refers to whatever statements, acts, approvals, physical or character descriptions that are attributable to the Prophet (pbuh) along with his biography before or after the beginning of his prophet hood. Hadith on the other hand are the recordings of Sunnah.
Recent developments have increasingly led people in doubts regarding the relevance of Hadith, the wonderful source of knowledge, which is inseparable and the most essential element when it comes to practically submitting to the will of Allah. So it becomes necessary that a full series of articles be written in detail concerning the importance of Hadiths for people who want to learn with an open heart and an unprejudiced mind.
There are two main fundamental sources of knowledge in Islam – The Qur’an and the Hadeeth. Often people associate Islam with teachings and commandments of only Qur’an; this is true for both Muslims and non-Muslims. However this attitude of ignoring the Hadeeth or Sunnah has lead to many misunderstandings about the already misunderstood way of life, Islam. Best example being that of the perception of Islam promoting hatred. Such doubts and baseless allegations arise mostly due to partial study of Islamic literature.