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The Hadith ? Sunnah

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The Hadith- Sunnah (Prophet Mohammads teachings) further explains the Quranic injunctions. Thus, the Sunnah stands as another important source of the Shariah, second in authority only after the Holy Quran which stands for Allahs Commands. Thus Muslims should take the Hadith- Sunnah as a source of Islamic Law as it has been advocated by the Holy Quran itself:"And We have sent down unto you also the Message that you may explain clearly to man what is sent for them, and that they may give thought."Thus, one of the Prophet (PBUH) duties was to interpret the Quranic injunctions."Obey Allah and obey the Prophet and render not your actions in vain.""Whoever obeys the Messenger, he indeed obeys Allah."Similarly, the Prophet (PBUH) has stressed the importance of his Sunnah. During the course of Khutbah al Wadaah (Farewell Sermon) the Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said:"I leave behind two things, if you hold fast unto them you shall never go astray: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah."He also asked his Companions to convey others what they have learned from him saying:"Haddithu anni" (relate my saying to others)Furthermore, he implored his Sunnah to uphold his way of life saying:Alaykum bi sunnati (follow my example).The Holy Quran forbids ignoring or opposing any of the explanations or commands given by the Prophet (PBUH):"And as for him, who opposes the Messenger after guidance has been made clear, follows a path other than that of a believer."Quranic revelation and the precepts of the Prophet (PBUH) constitute the primary sources of Islamic Law.Generally the Holy Quran lays down the broad aspects of the Law and Shariah obligations which cannot be fulfilled without resorting to the Sunnah of the Prophet the Prophet (PBUH). For instance, the Holy Quran orders Muslims to pray but does not provide its specific timings; also it does not explain the way Muslims should pray. The details are found in the Sunnah. Again, the Holy Quran allows one to bequeath a share from ones estate to any person and does not stipulate the maximum limit for such a bequest. The Prophet (PBUH) is the one who fixed its maximum limit at one third of ones estate only.In other words then, the Prophet (PBUH) interpreted the verses of the Holy Quran and explained their meanings and implications to his companions to apply them in their lives. In the process he (PBUH) also made provisions for those aspects of the Law which were not specifically provided for in the Holy Quran. Likewise, all rules pertaining to Fasting, Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mekkah) and Zakaat (compulsory charity) were laid down by the Prophet (PBUH).It is noteworthy to mention that in the Hadith literature there exist specific laws which have not been addressed by the Holy Quran. For example, the Prophet (PBUH) prohibited his followers from indulging in mutah (temporary marriage) at the time of the Battle of Khaybar. Also, the consuming of donkey meat and the meat of any carnivorous animal was declared by, while no mention of such prohibition is expressed in the Quran (God did not mention it in the Sunnah on purpose for us to resort to the Sunnah).

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