In the name of Allah most gracious most merciful
Assalaamualaikum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatahu,
EARLIEST MANUSCRIPTS OF HADITH.
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THE STAGES OF THE COMPILATION OF AHAADITH
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The Ahaadith were not compiled and codified in the time of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) like it is today. There existed no real need
for this as the Sahaba memorised virtually every word spoken by the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Allah Ta'ala had granted them such
perfect and excellent memories that once they heard anything they used to remember it throughout their lives. The remembering of lengthy poems and the
ancestral details of horses and camels bears testimony to this fact. Once Hazrat Ibn Umar (RA) repeated Ahaadith to a bedouin, in order for him to
memorize it well. The bedouin remarked, "Enough, once is sufficient I shall not forget it till death. I have performed 60 pilgrimages on 60 camels and I
know perfectly well which Hajj I performed on which camel."
This was the condition of the bedouins in ordinary matters and mundane talk. How much more did they preserve the speech of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam). Not only his speech but every action, notion, indication, approval, disapproval and deed of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)
was preserved by them. They valued these more than their lives and wealth.They used to alternate with their business partners in sitting in the
gathering of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Each partner used to narrate to his companion what he had heard the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) say. Extreme measures were taken to safeguard the words of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Many of them
were not literate (did not know how to write). However, the Sahaba who knew how to write used to record and write down the Ahaadith as well. The
Ahaadith were recorded in the presence of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
WRITING AND RECORDING THE HADITH
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This method was also customary in the prophetic era. This procedure had passed through four stages (phases): Recording of Ahaadith without any arrangement or sequence Arranging the Ahaadith relating to certain subject (topic) or subjects into one small book Accumulating of various Ahaadith into one book.
Compiling Ahaadith and codifying.
The first two types of compiling were extensively practised during the time of the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaba (RA). The following details will suffice for the Rejectors of Hadith.
Imam Tirmidhi has included a special chapter in the Chapter of Knowledge titled, The Chapter of the Permissibility of Recording Hadith - Hazrat Abu
Hurrairah (RA) reports that the Holy Prophet indicated to a certain Ansari Sahabi whose memory was weak, to write. One Ansari Sahabi (RA) used to sit
by Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and listen to the Hadith; it used to please him, but he was unable to memorise it. He complained to the
Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) who replied, "Seek assistance with your right hand and he indicated towards writing with his hand (Jamia
Tirmizi vol. 2 pg. 107).
In a tradition recorded in Mustadrak-e-Haakim, Hazrat Amr bin Aas (R.A.) reports, "I used to record everything the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) used to say with an incitation of (accumility) and gathering same. The Quraish stopped me saying: 'Do you write everything the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) says? He is a human being, he speaks in anger and happiness.' I abstained from writing. I mentioned this to the Holy
Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and he indicated towards his tongue and said, 'Write! By Him in whose hand is my life. Nothing except the truth
comes out of it.'" (Mustadrak Vol.1 Page 104)
In one Hadith recorded in Mustadrak-e-Haakim, an explicit and clear order of writing is given. The words are "Tie down knowledge", the Sahaabi enquired,
"What is tying down knowledge?" The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "It's writing." (Mustadrak vol. 1 pg. 106)
The incident of Abu Shah Yemani is famous. Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mentioned an incident and upon the request of
Abu Shah the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) instructed the Sahaaba to write for Abu Shah - this Hadith is recorded in Jame Tirmidhi
vol. 2 pg. 107 and Bukhari vol. 1 pg. 23 There are numerous traditions indicating the instruction of writing Ahaadith. Therefore, many Sahaaba recorded ahaadith in the Prophetic era. References are many of such collections and compilations:
THE PROHIBITION OF RECORDING HADITH AND ITS ANSWER
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The Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned in one Hadith,"Do not record (write) from me anything except the Quran. Whosoever has
written anything should obliterate it." (Muslim vol.2 Pg.44)
This prohibition is of a temporary nature when the Quran was initially being revealed (and there was a possibility of the hadith and Quran being mixed
up) so that the hadith and the Quran do not get mixed up. When this initial period has passed and this possibility was ruled out, this prohibition
ceased and an order was given to write and record the Ahaadith as Allama Ibne-Hajar has detailed in his commentary on Bukhari Shareef. Allama Nawawi
in the commentary of Muslim Shareef has stated that the prohibition was when the mixing was feared. Thereafter when it was safe, permission was granted
for writing. and finally masses were not allowed to write but classes.
THE THREE METHODS OF PRESERVING AND SAFEGUARDING THE HADITH
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We hereby detail all the methods utilised to preserve Ahaadith from the prophetic era upto this day. There is consensus that recording and writing
was not the only method of safeguarding Ahaadith. There existed other reliable methods as well:
MEMORISING THE AHAADITH
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The most reliable method adopted by the Sahaaba (RA) to safeguard the Ahaadith was through memory.
PRESERVATION THROUGH ACTION AND PRACTICE
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This was another reliable means of protecting and safeguarding the Ahaadith. The Sahaaba (RA) used to transform the words of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu
Alayhi Wasallam) into action immediately and every Sahaabi used to practice upon the Hadith. This resulted in every word of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu
Alayhi Wasallam) becoming a practical action and deed, which was thoroughly remembered and preserved. Therefore, many traditions contact the phrases:
"This is how I saw the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) carry out and perform this."
This practical method was very effective in preserving the Ahaadith. It is continuing upto this day.
WRITING AND RECORDING THE HADITH
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This method was also customary in the prophetic era. This procedure had passed through four stages (phases):
Recording of Ahaadith without any arrangement or sequence Arranging the Ahaadith relating to certain subject (topic) or subjects into
one small book
Accumulating of various Ahaadith into one book. Compiling Ahaadith and codifying.
The first two types of compiling were extensively practised during the time of the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaba (RA). The
following details will suffice for the Rejectors of Hadith.
Imam Tirmidhi has included a special chapter in the Chapter of Knowledge titled, The Chapter of the Permissibility of Recording Hadith - Hazrat Abu
Hurrairah (RA) reports that the Holy Prophet indicated to a certain Ansari Sahabi whose memory was weak, to write. One Ansari Sahabi (RA) used to sit
by Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and listen to the Hadith; it used to please him, but he was unable to memorise it. He complained to the
Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) who replied, "Seek assistance with your right hand and he indicated towards writing with his hand (Jamia
Tirmizi vol. 2 pg. 107).
In a tradition recorded in Mustadrak-e-Haakim, Hazrat Amr bin Aas (R.A.) reports, "I used to record everything the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) used to say with an incitation of (accumility) and gathering same. The Quraish stopped me saying: 'Do you write everything the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) says? He is a human being, he speaks in anger and happiness.' I abstained from writing. I mentioned this to the Holy
Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and he indicated towards his tongue and said, 'Write! By Him in whose hand is my life. Nothing except the truth
comes out of it.'" (Mustadrak Vol.1 Page 104)
In one Hadith recorded in Mustadrak-e-Haakim, an explicit and clear order of writing is given. The words are "Tie down knowledge", the Sahaabi enquired,
"What is tying down knowledge?" The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "It's writing." (Mustadrak vol. 1 pg. 106)
The incident of Abu Shah Yemani is famous. Once the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mentioned an incident and upon the request of
Abu Shah the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) instructed the Sahaaba to write for Abu Shah - this Hadith is recorded in Jame Tirmidhi
vol. 2 pg. 107 and Bukhari vol. 1 pg. 23
There are numerous traditions indicating the instruction of writing Ahaadith. Therefore, many Sahaaba recorded ahaadith in the Prophetic era.
References are many of such collections and compilations:
THE SAHIFA (COLLECTION) OF ABDULLAH IBN AMR (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) is the greatest narrator of Hadith. Despite this he says, "No person has learnt more Hadith than me. However,
Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) used to write the Hadith and I should not write." This is clear evidence that Hadith used to be written in that
era. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) possessed a collection that exceeded one thousand Ahaadith. Ibnr-Rushd has mentioned in his Kitaab
Asadul Ghaaba (vol. 3 pg. 233) that, this collection was named As-saadiqah.
THE SAHIFA (COLLECTION OF HADHRAT ALI (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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Imaam Bukhari (RA) has mentioned in this Sahifa in the chapter of "Ilm" (vol. 1 pg. 21) and he has mentioned it in four places. The narrator Abu
Juhaifa reports that, "I enquired from Hazrat Ali (R.A.), do you possess a book?" He replied: "No, except the Book of Allah or the understanding
granted to a Muslim or what is in this Sahifa." I asked him, "What is in this Sahifa?" He replied, "Orders relating to 'Diyat' (penalty or murder) -
the freeing of prisoners and no Muslim will be killed in lieu of a kaafir." This Sahifa contained orders regarding, murder, compensations, capital
punishments, details of Zakaat and matters relating to non-Muslim citizens in an Islamic State.
KITABUS - SAQAH
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This collection was personally dictated by the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). It contained details regarding Zakaat, Ushar etc.
According to some reports it seems as though this was written for the Zakaat collectors. However, the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) left
this world before it was sent to them. This kitaab remained with Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar (R.A.). Eventually Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz memorized
it and thereafter Ibn Shihaab Zohri memorised it.
SAHIFA IBN ABBAS (R.A.)
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Ibn Saad (R.A.) mentions in his kitaab "Tabaqaat" that the slave of Ibn Abbas (R.A.) said, "He found a large collection of the kitaabs of Ibn Abbas
equal to a camel-load."
SAHIFA JAABIR IBN ABDULLAH (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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Imaam Muslim has reported that Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) had compiled a book on Hajj. Imaam Bukhari mentioned this is his
Taarikh-e-Kabeer vol. 7 pg. 186) - Hadhrat Qataaqda bin De'aama as-Sodusi had memorised this Sahifa.
SAHIFA SAMURA IBN JUNDOB (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA) reports that Hadhrat Samoora (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) has narrated a big (volume) chapter from his father. Imaam Muhammad ibn Sireen
(RA) reports that the Kitaab which Hadhrat Samoora (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) has written for his children contains great knowledge.
SAHIFA SAAD IBN UBADA
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Ibn Saad reports in Tabaqaat that Hadhrat Saad (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) had a collection of Ahaadith.
SAHIFA ABU HURAYRA (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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Imaam Hakim mentions in Mustadrak that once Hadhrat Hassan ibn Umar narrated a Hadith to Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu Ánhu). Hadhrat Abu Hurayra
denied the Hadith. Hadhrat Hassan told him, "I have narrated this Hadith from you". He replied, "If I have narrated it, it will definitely be written
down." He had written down all his Hadith in the end.
SAHIFA IBN MAS'OOD
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Hafiz ibn Abdul-Barr (RA) mentions in his Kitaab, Jaame Bayaan nul-Ilm that ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) took out one Kitaab and swore an oath that
it was compiled by him.
SAHIFA AMR IBN HAZAM (Radhiallaahu Ánhu)
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When the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) appointed Hadhrat ibn Hazam (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) as a governor of Najran, he gave him a Sahifa
which was written by Hadhrat Ubayy bin Ka'ab. It contained orders regarding cleanliness, purification, Salaat, Hajj, Umra, Jihaad, etc.
SAHIFA IBN MUBAARAK
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Hadhrat Sa'eed ibn Hilaal says, "When we frequented Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik he took out a volume and said, 'I heard these from the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). I have written it and preserved it.'" (Mustadrak Hakim vol. 3 pg. 54)
There are many other small Sahifas which the holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) sent to the kings; and, other compilations which have been
omitted for the sake of brevity.
THE ERA OF HADHRAT UMAR BIN ABDUL AZIZ
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Though the writing of the Ahaadith had commenced it was not done in an arranged manner, i.e. it was compiled and codified. Due to the
pre-occupations of the Khulafaa-e-Raashideen with the compilation of the Noble Qurãn and other important matters, it was not possible for them to
accomplish this task.
However, when the politicians at the time of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) began to fabricate false Ahaadith Hazrat Ali became concerned about safeguarding the
authentic Ahaadith. He used to stand on the mimbar and announce the authentic Ahaadith to the people. This continued till the period of Hazrat
Umar bin Abdul Aziz (R.A.) who became the khalifa after the demise of Sulayman bin Abdul Malik. His khilafat lasted only for 2 years. After
accepting khilafat, he wrote to the judge of Madinah, Abubakr bin Hazm saying, "Whatever you find from the Ahaadith of the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), write it down. I fear the loss of knowledge and the passing away of the Ulema." (Bukhari vol.1 page 20)
Hafiz Ibn Hajar mentions that this letter was addressed to all the Judges ofevery province. A large collection of Ahaadith were compiled in this manner
in the first century.
Hafiz Ibn Abdul Bar has written that Qazi Abu Bakr has compiled many books on Ahaadith called Books of Abu Bakr.
The Risala (Booker) of Saalim ibn Abdullah on Sadaqaat.
The Registers of Zohri - he says that whenever we were given any command we compiled a brief register. He had played a great role in the compilation of
Hadith.
THE COMPILATIONS OF THE SECOND CENTURY
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Various collections of Hadith are found in this era like Jame Ma'moon bin Raashid, Jame Sufyaan Sowri, As-Sunem of Ibn Juray - Sunan Abul Waleed -
Mu'atta Imam Maalik.
From the above discussion we reach the following conclusion that:
The recording and writing of hadith had began from the time of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam);
Compiling had began in the time of the Sahaba (R.A.) especially in the time of Hazrat Ali (R.A.);
Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz strived in this matter and a large collection was accumulated during his period;
Many books were compiled in the first century;
The objections and arguments of the Rejectors of hadith are fully answered;
The fitnah of Rejection in hadith is old and detrimental to religion, in fact rejecting the Quran;
The Ahaadith are a complementary and explanation of the Quran;
The safeguarding of the Quran entails the safeguarding of the Hadith. And Allah Ta'ala knows best.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 1.113 Narrated byAbu Huraira
There is none among the companions of the Prophet who has narrated more Hadiths than I except 'Abdullah bin Amr (bin Al-'As) who used to write them
and I never did the same.
Sunan of Abu-DawoodHadith 3639 Narrated byAbdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As
I used to write everything which I heard from the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him). I intended (by it) to memorise it. The Quraysh prohibited me
saying: Do you write everything that you hear from him while the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) is a human being: he speaks in anger and pleasure?
So I stopped writing, and mentioned it to the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him). He signalled with his finger to him mouth and said: Write, by Him
in Whose hand my soul lies, only right comes out from it.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 1.118 Narrated byAbu Huraira
People say that I have narrated many Hadiths (the Prophet's narration). Had it not been for two verses in the Qur'an, I would not have narrated a single
Hadith, and the verses are:
"Verily those who conceal the clear sign and the guidance which We have sent down . . . (up to) Most Merciful." (2.159-160). And no doubt our Muhajir
(emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property
(agriculture). But I (Abu Huraira) used to stick to Allah's Apostle contented with what will fill my stomach and I used to attend that which
they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which they used not to memorize.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 3.263 Narrated byAbu Huraira
You people say that Abu Huraira tells many narrations from Allah's Apostle and you also wonder why the emigrants and Ansar do not narrate from Allah's
Apostle as Abu Huraira does. My emigrant brothers were busy in the market while I used to stick to Allah's Apostle content with what fills my stomach;
so I used to be present when they were absent and I used to remember when they used to forget, and my Ansari brothers used to be busy with their
properties and I was one of the poor men of Suffa. I used to remember the narrations when they used to forget. No doubt, Allah's Apostle once said,
"Whoever spreads his garment till I have finished my present speech and then gathers it to himself, will remember whatever I will say." So, I spread my
colored garment which I was wearing till Allah's Apostle had finished his saying, and then I gathered it to my chest. So, I did not forget any of that
narrations.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 3.540 Narrated byAbu Huraira
The people say that Abu Huraira narrates too many narrations. In fact Allah knows whether I say the truth or not. They also ask, "Why do the emigrants
and the Ansar not narrate as he does?" In fact, my emigrant brethren were busy trading in the markets, and my Ansar brethren were busy with their
properties. I was a poor man keeping the company of Allah's Apostle and was satisfied with what filled my stomach. So, I used to be present while they
(i.e. the emigrants and the Ansar) were absent, and I used to remember while they forgot (the Hadith). One day the Prophet said, "Whoever spreads his
sheet till I finish this statement of mine and then gathers it on his chest, will never forget anything of my statement." So, I spread my covering sheet
which was the only garment I had, till the Prophet finished his statement and then I gathered it over my chest. By Him Who had sent him (i.e. Allah's
Apostle) with the truth, since then I did not forget even a single word of that statement of his, until this day of mine. By Allah, but for two verses
in Allah's Book, I would never have related any narration (from the Prophet). (These two verses are): "Verily! Those who conceal the clear signs
and the guidance which we have sent down .....(up to) the Merciful."
(2.159-160)
Al-Muwatta Hadith
Hadith 47.11
Anger
Malik related to me from Ibn Shihab from Humayd ibn Abd ar-Rahman ibn Awf that a man came to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him
peace, and said, "Messenger of Allah, teach me some words which I can live by. Do not make them too much for me, lest I forget." The Messenger of
Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Do not be angry."
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 9.452 Narrated byAl Araj
Abu Huraira said, "You people claim that Abu Huraira narrates many narrations of Allah's Apostle. (Anyhow) with Allah will be our appointment.
I was a poor man, and used to stick to Allah's Apostle contented with what will fill my stomach, and the Muhajirin (emigrants) used to be busy trading
in the markets, and the Ansar used to be busy looking after their properties. One day I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'Who will spread his
Rida' (a garment covering the upper part of the body) till I finished my speech and then fold it, (i.e. wrap it over your body), in which case he
will never forget anything he had heard from me." So I spread my garment which I was wearing; and by Him Who sent Muhammad with the Truth, ever
since, I have never forgotten whatever I heard from him (the Prophet)." (See, Hadith No. 119, Vol. 1)
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 4.841 Narrated byAbu Huraira
I said, "O Allah's Apostle! I hear many narrations from you but I forget them." He said, "Spread your covering sheet." I spread my sheet and he moved
both his hands as if scooping something and emptied them in the sheet and said, "Wrap it." I wrapped it round my body, and since then I have never
forgotten a single Hadith.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 6.559 Narrated byAbdullah
The Prophet said, "Why does anyone of the people say, 'I have forgotten such-and-such Verses (of the Qur'an)?' He, in fact, is caused (by Allah) to
forget."
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 1.119 Narrated byAbu Huraira
I said to Allah's Apostle "I hear many narrations (Hadiths) from you but I forget them." Allah's Apostle said, "Spread your Rida' (garment)." I did
accordingly and then he moved his hands as if filling them with something (and emptied them in my Rida') and then said, "Take and wrap this sheet over
your body." I did it and after that I never forgot any thing.
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 6.558 Narrated byAisha
Allah's Apostle heard a man reciting the Qur'an at night, and said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on him, as he has reminded me of such-and-such Verses
of such-and-such Suras, which I was caused to forget."(forgetting to recite in salat,not literally forgetting)
Sahih Al-Bukhari HadithHadith 6.550 Narrated byAbdullah
The Prophet said, "It is a bad thing that some of you say, 'I have forgotten such-and-such verse of the Qur'an,' for indeed, he has been caused (by
Allah) to forget it. So you must keep on reciting the Qur'an because it escapes from the hearts of men faster than camel do."RECTING QURAN AND
UNDERSTANDING SUNNAH TO CARRY OUT ALL THE ORDINANCES OF ALLAH AUBHANAWATALA."
49:1 O ye who believe! put not yourselves forward before Allah and His Apostle: But fear Allah: for Allah is He who hears and knows all things.
2 O ye who believe! raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet nor speak aloud to him in talk as ye may speak aloud to one another lest your
deeds become vain and ye perceive not.
THE FALLACY OF BELIEFS OF HADITH REJECTORS.
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1.The Holy Prophet's (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mission was to deliver the Quran only. Obedience is restricted to the Quran only. Adherence to the
Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is not binding upon us, nor was it binding upon the Sahaba (RA). Divine Revelation was only in the form of
the Quran. Hence there is no need for the Ahaadith.
2.The Sayings of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) were binding and obligatory upon the Sahaba (RA) only, not upon us.
3.The teachings of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) are binding upon the entire Ummah. However, due to the Ahaadith being
unauthentic, we are not obliged to accept them.
RESPONSES.
All these concepts are totally false and rejected. Numerous verses of the Noble Quran, prove that divine revelation besides the Noble Quran, was
revealed to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Missions of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as mentioned in the Noble Qurãn
are to teach and explain the Noble Qurãn and its wisdom. If the Ahaadith are rejected, can this object of teaching and explaining the Quran be realised?
Another clear indication towards the authenticity of the Ahaadith is the fact that the Noble Qurãn commands us to show obedience to the Holy Prophet
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) together with obedience to Allah. In one verse,4:80 obedience to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has
been regarded as the basis of Imaan. Logically, it is not possible to follow the Quranic injunctions without the Ahaadith as the details of many Quranic
injunctions such as Salaat, Zakaat, Haj, etc. are explained in the Ahaadith. The entire Ummah has accepted the authenticity of the Ahaadith in order to
make the divine injunctions practical. Can it be claimed that the entire Ummah is misguided? no!
The fallacy of the second (concept) belief i.e. obedience of the Holy Prophet is binding upon the Sahaba (RA) only,
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it is evident and exposed that needs no further elaboration. This concept implies that the Prophethood of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) was restricted only to the period of his companions whereas numerous verses very clearly indicate the opposite. - "O people I am a
prophet to all of you". "We did not send you except to all the people as a giver of glad tidings and as a warner". "We did not send you, except as a
mercy to all the worlds". "Blessed is the one who revealed the Furqaan that he may be a warner to the worlds".
Another question that arises with this concept is: Are the Sahaba who witnessed the revelation of the Noble Qurãn more in need of its explanation
or are the ones that came after them more in need? all need the explanation equally.
The third concept is also false
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is also totally unacceptable because the Quran has reached us through the same method as the Ahaadith have reached us. If the Ahaadith are
unauthentic, can one declare the Noble Quran unauthentic as well. The divine promise of safe-guarding Noble Qurãn embodies the safeguarding of the
Ahaadith also, because the Ahaadith explain the Quran without which one cannot practise upon the Quran completely. Even the islamic history was
written later ,after bukhari 's writing hadith.many names of the narrators were removed and the history was thus compiled.its the same source.
many points taken from www.beautifulislam.net
Allah knows best.
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