Many Sunni Muslims assume a Hadith is true if it is labeled as Sahih (authentic). So, irrespective of how absurd or contradictory to logic, reason, morality, or even the Quran a Hadith is, they will blindly accept such narrations if they are marked as Sahih. This lack of discretion is particularly alarming because even the … Continue reading When Sahihs Disagree
Muhammad’s Sins
One of the misunderstandings propagated to elevate the status of Muhammad, the messenger of God, is to claim that he was without fault or sin. The Quran informs us that no creature on Earth is sinless. [35:45] If GOD punished the people for their sins, He would not leave a single creature on earth. But He … Continue reading Muhammad’s Sins
Miserable is what he decided
Sura 74 of the Quran is entitled The Hidden Secret (Al-Muddath-thir / الـمـدثـر). In this Sura, it discusses a person who refused to accept the proofs of the Quran and claims that the Quran is manmade. [74:11] Let Me deal with one I created as an individual. [74:12] I provided him with lots of money. … Continue reading Miserable is what he decided
Evolution of Hadith Reliance in Sunni Islam
In Arabic, the word "fiqh" (فقه) means "understanding" or "comprehension." In the context of Islamic jurisprudence, it specifically refers to the understanding and interpretation of Islamic law and religious principles. Islamic scholars study and apply fiqh to derive legal and ethical guidelines for matters such as worship, morality, family, finance, etc. There are currently four … Continue reading Evolution of Hadith Reliance in Sunni Islam
Ibn Sayyad: The Dajjal That Never Was
In Islamic eschatology (the study of end times), "Dajjal" refers to a figure often described as the "false messiah" or "antichrist" who is to come before the Day of Judgment. The concept of Dajjal is not found in the Quran but only in Hadiths. The Sahih Hadith mentions a particular individual the prophet suspected of … Continue reading Ibn Sayyad: The Dajjal That Never Was
What do you need to see to renounce Hadith?
I recently had an exchange with a brother on our Discord Server who was hostile to the idea that we are to follow the Quran alone. So I asked him what he would need to see to make him renounce Hadith and embrace the Quran alone. After some back and forth, he asked me to … Continue reading What do you need to see to renounce Hadith?
Who Started Today’s “Quran Alone, God Alone” Movement?
Throughout modern Islamic history, some scholars have questioned the authority of Hadith as a source of religious law—some advocating for its complete rejection, others calling for its diminished role. However, none of these figures combined a total rejection of Hadith with a bold and uncompromising call to worship God alone, free from all forms of … Continue reading Who Started Today’s “Quran Alone, God Alone” Movement?
Excerpts & Thoughts from Hadith Literature by Muhammad Zubayr Siddiqi
The following excerpts of interest from the book "Hadith Literature, Its Origin, Development & Special Features" by Muhammad Zubayr Siddiqi. Companions Weary of HAdith "Abu Bakr, when Caliph, was concerned to learn hadiths, but was careful not to accept the words of those who reported them without an independent witness. He also asked Muslims not … Continue reading Excerpts & Thoughts from Hadith Literature by Muhammad Zubayr Siddiqi
Ahruf & Quran
A common understanding among Muslims is that the prophet taught the Quran in seven ahruf (sing, harf ( حَرْف ), pl. ahruf ( أَحْرُف )). This is based on a number of Hadith, like the one below. Narrated Ibn `Abbas: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Gabriel read the Qur'an to me in one harf and I … Continue reading Ahruf & Quran
Sura 27 Word Count
Appendix 1 of the Authorized English Translation of the Quran, translated by Dr. Rashad Khalifa, states that the number of words between the Bismillah at the opening of the Sura to the Bismillah in verse 30 is 342 words = 19 x 18. Some claim the total number of words is 349 rather than 342. … Continue reading Sura 27 Word Count
