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...