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6 - Writing of the Hadeeth
Earlier in this series we discussed in some detail the writing of the Sunnah in the era of the Prophet
and also showed that the Companions 
were encouraged by him to learn writing and that many of them learned and mastered it. Thus,.. More
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The term “weak Hadeeth” refers to any narration which does not fulfill the conditions of authenticity. The scholars of Hadeeth, may Allah have mercy upon them, agree that a “weak Hadeeth” must not be attributed to the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, by saying: “The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said …&rdquo.. More
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“Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.”[Quran 53:3-4]
Lexically, the word Sunnah has several, different yet close meanings. Sunnah may mean a way of life, or a path or behavior that is followed whether praiseworthy, or otherwise. Mostly, however, it refers to something good. The Prophet, sallallaahu.. More
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The narrators of Hadeeth are the most honourable and respectable Muslims, as they are keepers and preservers of Sunnah. Most of them are the companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, who witnessed the acts and learnt the sayings of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. Others are the successors of the companions. Who were blessed.. More
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‘Abdullah ibn Mas`ood, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: "Never has a Prophet been sent before me by Allah to his people except that he had, among his people, disciples and companions who followed his way and obeyed his command. Then there came after them their successors.. More
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The worst disaster to ever strike this nation was the death of the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, who instructed us to remember the affliction of his death whenever we are trialled by any hardship, so that we may thereby condole ourselves and ease the impact of that hardship, which would be insignificant in comparison.
Signs that prove one’s.. More
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Do you truly love the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam? A fundamental of our religion, and a tenet of our faith, is to love him.
Allah Says what means: “Say [O Muhammad]: ‘If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, wealth which you have obtained, commerce wherein you fear decline, and dwellings.. More
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As a part of our discussion of the Companions’, may Allaah be pleased with them, methodology in preserving the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, we mentioned thus far two of its aspects; namely, prudence in narrating the Hadeeth, and verification and substantiation of the Hadeeth before accepting it. Three more aspects are presented.. More
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Most scholars group the main aspects of the methodology of the Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, in preserving the Sunnah into the following seven categories: prudence in narrating the hadeeths, verification and substantiation of the hadeeths before accepting them, critique, discussions and assessment of the narration, traveling for search.. More
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The first thing to be considered when a report reaches us is how did it reach us, is it by way of Tawatur, or by way of Ahad?
Tawatur in the Arabic language comes from the tri-literal root wa • to • ra, represented in English by the letters ‘w’ • ‘t’ • ‘r’. Some words derived from this root have.. More
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{Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.} [Quran 53:3-4]
Muslim scholars are in total agreement that if a person refuses to accept the Sunnah (the complete trustworthy rites and teachings) of the Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and obey it as an integral part of the religion (Islam), a revelation from.. More
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Muslims were, early on, aware of the significance of the Sunnah and its authority. They, one generation after the other, were keen to preserve the Sunnah because they saw that as a part of the preserving of the last revelations man is ever to receive. Their efforts were unabated, and the remarkable job they did is unparalleled in the experience of any.. More
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The Sunnah (the actions, sayings, approvals and disagreements of Prophet, Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) is the second source of Islamic legislation and must be in complete agreement with the Quran the fundamental source of Islam.
The term Sunnah comes from the root word ‘sanna’, which means to pave the way.
Sunnah can be used.. More
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The Role of the Sunnah towards the Quran:
The Sunnah cannot dispense with the Quran: Allah Almighty chose Muhammad , as His Prophet and selected him to deliver His final message. The Quran was revealed to the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, in which Allah commanded him to obey everything that was ordered of him; that is, to convey and explain.. More
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Saheeh Al-Bukhari
Of all the works of Hadeeth, Saheeh Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim are regarded as the most authentic and authoritative books, after Al-Quran. Indeed the very word "Saheeh" means "authentic". Saheeh Al-Bukhari was compiled by Imam (leader) of Hadeeth, Mohammad Ibn Isma'eel Al-Bukhari, born 194H in Bukhara, central.. More
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