Those who claim that Khidr (Alayhis salaam) no longer exists use the following as their proof in argument.1. The Aayat of the noble Qur’aan, ‘And we have not granted any human immortality.’ (Ambiyaa 34). Those who believe in Khidhr’s (Alayhis salaam) existence would reply to this argument that, the existence of Khidhr (Alayhis salaam) till this day does not necessitate him being immortal.2. The Hadith of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) … [Read more...]

Imam al-Tirmidhi has classified this Hadith as Hasan (sound). (Ibid and Tuhfatul Ahwazi vol.5 pg.489) and Imaam Hakim has classified it as Sahih (authentic). Hafidh al-Dhahabi (RA) has also attested to this. (Mustadrak al-Haakim vol.4 pg.146)Similar narrations from various other Sahaabah have been recorded by Imaam Abu Dawud Hadith3672, ibn Habbaan in his Sahih Hadith5357 and others. (refer al-Targheeb vol.3 pg.265-266)Hafiz al-Munaawiy (RA) … [Read more...]

To substantiate this proposition, a particular tradition of the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu alaihe wasallam) is often quoted, though out of context, in which he said to his companions: "You know more about your worldly affairs."Before I quoted this tradition in its full context, the very concept upon which this proposition is based needs examination. In fact, this view is based on a serious misconception about the whole structure of Islamic … [Read more...]

Or has been stated in the following Hadith, ‘Be aware that I have been given the Qur’aan and its analogue also.’ (Abu Dawud)These show that particular aspect of the Hadith which invests it with an independent position in respect of the Shari’ah. There is, however, another facet to the Hadith – certain commands are contained in the Hadith but not in the Qur’aan as evidenced by the Hadith reported by Maqdam bin Ma’adi Karb, which unequivocally … [Read more...]

This intense activity about the Hadith was, in fact, an activity for understanding the Qur`aan and evolving jurisprudence. The Fiqh that has evolved from general principles of the Qur`aan and the Sunnah is like a perfect tree that has sprung from their seeds; its root is the Qur`aan, its trunk the Hadith and the foliage and the flowers that adorn it are Fiqh and analogical reasoning.We are not presently concerned with the nature of the juristic … [Read more...]

Keeping in view the elaborate arrangements made by the Qur`aan for sustaining and preserving the science of the tradition, to consider it the basis for denial of Hadith, makes little sense. It is sheer impertinence to deny the science of the Tradition because if this fake principle is adopted, then even the Qur`aan cannot be acknowledged inasmuch as it too has reached us through intervening media. Similarly, if it is held that the Hadith is not … [Read more...]