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  • Proof of the Authority of the Sunnah – III

    “Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.” [Quran 53: 3-4] In this article, we will present further evidence in support of the authority of the Sunnah and the necessity of obeying and following Prophet Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ). The evidence of ‘Ismah and the unfeasibility of.. More

  • Proof of the Authority of the Sunnah – II

    “Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.” [Quran 53: 3-4] In this article, we will briefly look at evidence in support of the authority of the Sunnah and the necessity of obeying and following Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, as presented in his Sunnah. Second: Evidence from.. More

  • Proof of Authority of the Sunnah – I

    {Nor does he speak of his won desire. It is only a Revelation revealed.} [Quran 53: 3-4] It is necessary to present all evidences—valid in the Islamic Law—in support of the authority of the Sunnah not only to complete the discussion of the topic but also to affirm it and show in a logical fashion, that any claim that Sunnah has no authority.. More

  • Authority of the Sunnah – II

    “Nor does he speak of his own desire. It is only a Revelation revealed.” [Quran 53: 3-4] In many of the articles we have dealt with the subject of position of Sunnah in Islam and demonstrated its importance to being a Muslim. In the next few articles we will focus on the subject of authority of the Sunnah or Hujjiyyatus Sunnah for it is.. More

  • Authority of the Sunnah - I

    I - Introduction The noble Sunnah is part of the revelation given to Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and it is for this reason that some scholars call it, 'the half-sister of the Quran.’ Sunnah is also similar to the Quran in authority and power over Muslims’ actions and practice and together they are the total source.. More

  • The Prophethood of Muhammad

    Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the final Prophet of Allah who was singled out to carry a divine message — the influence of which is still dynamic in today's society. Allah sent Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to convey His message to mankind at a time when the doctrine of monotheism had lost its practical.. More

  • Relationship of the Sunnah to the Quran — III

    In the last article, we began discussing the second way the Sunnah is related to the Quran, which is: providing explanation and further information regarding the principles, rulings, stories and basics of Allah's Message established in the Quran—for example, details of how to perform the Prayer, Fasting, perform Hajj (Pilgrimage), etc. This is.. More

  • Relationship of the Sunnah to the Quran – II

    Allah Says (what means): {Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.}[Quran 53: 3-4] The second of the three parts comprising the role of the Sunnah in relationship to the Quran has to do with explaining, expounding on the message of the Quran and providing examples to clarify it. Indeed, Allah Says.. More

  • Relationship of the Sunnah to the Quran — I

    “Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.” [Quran 53: 3-4] It would be absurd to differentiate between obedience of Allah and the obedience of His trustee and chosen Messenger, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. Would it be possible for this messenger to deliver what is being revealed to him and guide.. More

  • Importance of following the Sunnah

    The Quran is the last divine book, which was revealed from Allah as a declaration and guidance to mankind. It is an explanation of all things and means for men to be rightly guided. In many verses of the Quran, it is commanded to obey the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. This is quite a significant point because understanding the Quran.. More

  • The Legacy of the Prophet

    In a Hadeeth on the authority of ‘Amr ibn Al-Haarith, may Allah be pleased with him, he said, “When the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, died, he left neither a dinar nor a dirham, nor a male slave nor a female slave, nor anything else except his white mule, his weapon and a piece of land in Khaybar, which he had.. More

  • His Wonderful Khutbah and Instruction to People

    On a Thursday, five days before his death, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, gave a wonderful Khutbah (sermon) to his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, in which he clarified the excellence of Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq, may Allah be pleased with him, over his other Companions. This was preceded by the command that he, Abu Bakr, may.. More