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A New Perspective on the Debate over the Recording of Hadiths

  The post-Prophetic debate surrounding the “recording of hadiths” has typically focused on the question: “Did the Prophet prohibit or encourage the writing of hadiths?” However, this line of inquiry overlooks the more fundamental issue. The real question that needs to be asked is: Was the recording of hadiths something that God Himself intended and commanded? Framing the discussion this way moves it from being merely historical to deeply theological. 1. The Recording of the Qur’an Was a Direct Divine Command The writing down of the Qur’an was explicitly commanded and overseen by God. Numerous verses make this clear: “We will make you recite, and you will not forget.” (Al-A‘lā, 87:6) “The disbelievers said, ‘Why was the Qur’an not revealed to him all at once?’ We sent it in stages to strengthen your heart.” (Al-Furqān, 25:32) “[This is] a Book whose verses are perfected and then explained in detail.” (Hūd, 11:1) Moreover, God Himself guarantees the preservation ...

THE QUR’AN, HADITH, AND SUNNAH

  The relationship between the Qur’an and the Sunnah has been examined throughout Islamic thought in various dimensions. However, in the modern era, this relationship has had to be reevaluated, particularly in an epistemological context. While traditional understanding positioned the Sunnah as an equal source of authority alongside the Qur’an, contemporary critiques emphasize that the Qur’an, as the essential source of religion, must be central. This study aims to define the boundaries of the concepts of Sunnah and Hadith based on an approach where the Qur’an is the primary determinant. 1. The Central Position of the Qur’an and the Context of the Sunnah The primary source of Islamic belief is undoubtedly the Qur’an, which has been divinely protected from corruption (Surah Al-Hijr 15:9). Therefore, any religious ruling or theological principle must first and foremost be grounded in the clear and definitive statements of the Qur’an. The Sunnah refers to the practices of the Proph...