The two most authentic books of Hadeeth
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 Asia.... More
Dec 21, 2024
The Sunnah: The second source of legislation
The Sunnah (the actions, sayings, approvals and disagreements of Prophet, Muhammad ) 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... More
Dec 21, 2024
History of the Sunnah -I: At the time of the Prophet
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... More
Dec 21, 2024
History of the Sunnah -II: The era of the Companions and their followers
Most scholars group the main aspects of the methodology of the Companions 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 and confirmation of the hadeeths,... More
Dec 21, 2024
History of the Sunnah – III: The era of the Companions and their followers
As a part of our discussion of the Companions’ methodology in preserving the Sunnah of the Prophet 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 here. 3. Study, critique,... More
Dec 21, 2024
Loving and glorifying the Sunnah – I
Do you truly love the Messenger of Allah ? 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... More
Dec 21, 2024