Classification Of Hadith
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Hadîth: An Islâmic Overview
Hadîth: An Islâmic Overview
By Abû Hudhayfah
For the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad - peace and blessings of Allâh on him - and later generations of Muslims, the words and actions of the last and final Messenger of Allâh to mankind served as an ideal, and hence a precedent (Sunnah); every word he uttered was a law to them, while his moral choices, so different from those of their age, yet so immediate in their impartial wisdom, provided them with a system of personal and social virtue which they tried to follow faithfully. Given this intense devotion to the Prophet, inspired by his charisma and integrity, the Companions made a point of observing his life and recording for posterity everything they could.
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By Abû Hudhayfah
For the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad - peace and blessings of Allâh on him - and later generations of Muslims, the words and actions of the last and final Messenger of Allâh to mankind served as an ideal, and hence a precedent (Sunnah); every word he uttered was a law to them, while his moral choices, so different from those of their age, yet so immediate in their impartial wisdom, provided them with a system of personal and social virtue which they tried to follow faithfully. Given this intense devotion to the Prophet, inspired by his charisma and integrity, the Companions made a point of observing his life and recording for posterity everything they could.
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What is a Mursal Hadith
What is a Mursal Hadith?
In the sciences of hadith, there’s something called a “mursal” hadith. What exactly is a mursal hadith? What is it’s status? What are the fiqh rulings on mursal ahadith? And why does it matter?
(Ok, for the answer to the last question, read and learn about the science of hadith. In a sentence: Scholars have devised an extremely rigorous process to determine which hadith are authentic, and which are not. You wouldn’t want to spend your whole life following a “hadith,” only to find out it really wasn’t legit, do you?)
A mursal hadith is a hadith where the chain only goes up to a tabi’ee. (So the hadith goes: X narrated, from Y, from Z, … from such-and-such a tabi’een.) Tabi’een are the generation after the companions–they are the sons and daughters and followers of Islam who came after the sahaba. Most hadith continue–the tabi’ee will narrate from a sahaba, who will narrate directly from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
So mursal ahadith are ahadith where the chain cuts off at the tab’iee level; it doesn’t go directly to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
And why is this important? Because a tabi’ee can narrate from another tabi’ee! It doesn’t necessarily mean that they heard it directly from a sahaba, who heard it from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
So the ruling on mursal ahadith? They are considered as da’eef ahadith. All the same rulings apply.
For example, in the issue of “does laughing in salaah break your wudoo?,” imam Abu Hanifa says yes, and cites a mursal hadith as his proof. The majority of scholars disagree, and insha’Allah this is the correct opinion–why?
Because the hadith is mursal (i.e. da’eef), and it contradicts shari’ah principles–why would it break your wudoo inside salaah, but not if you laugh outside salaah? (And these are not the only proofs; only a taste of the discussion.)
In the sciences of hadith, there’s something called a “mursal” hadith. What exactly is a mursal hadith? What is it’s status? What are the fiqh rulings on mursal ahadith? And why does it matter?
(Ok, for the answer to the last question, read and learn about the science of hadith. In a sentence: Scholars have devised an extremely rigorous process to determine which hadith are authentic, and which are not. You wouldn’t want to spend your whole life following a “hadith,” only to find out it really wasn’t legit, do you?)
A mursal hadith is a hadith where the chain only goes up to a tabi’ee. (So the hadith goes: X narrated, from Y, from Z, … from such-and-such a tabi’een.) Tabi’een are the generation after the companions–they are the sons and daughters and followers of Islam who came after the sahaba. Most hadith continue–the tabi’ee will narrate from a sahaba, who will narrate directly from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
So mursal ahadith are ahadith where the chain cuts off at the tab’iee level; it doesn’t go directly to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
And why is this important? Because a tabi’ee can narrate from another tabi’ee! It doesn’t necessarily mean that they heard it directly from a sahaba, who heard it from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم).
So the ruling on mursal ahadith? They are considered as da’eef ahadith. All the same rulings apply.
For example, in the issue of “does laughing in salaah break your wudoo?,” imam Abu Hanifa says yes, and cites a mursal hadith as his proof. The majority of scholars disagree, and insha’Allah this is the correct opinion–why?
Because the hadith is mursal (i.e. da’eef), and it contradicts shari’ah principles–why would it break your wudoo inside salaah, but not if you laugh outside salaah? (And these are not the only proofs; only a taste of the discussion.)
Wallahu ‘alam.
Sciences of Hadeeth-Mustalah al-Hadeeth
Lecture No. 1
- Introduction, General overview of the Sciences of Hadeeth.
- Preliminary Definitions
- The Other branches of Uloom al-Hadeeth.
- Outline of what we will cover in Mustalah
- Authors Introduction
- Why is there a need for Verification of the Isnaad?
- Brief History of Mustalah al-Hadeeth
- Classification of Hadeeth based upon various considerations
- 'Ilm ar-Rijaal: examination of the Biographies of the reporters
- Classification of Hadeeth With Reference to a Particular Authority - Marfoo’ , Mawqoof , Maqtoo’
Conditions for Saheeh Hadeeth
Conditions for Saheeh Hadeeth
The study of hadeeth is one of the most noble sciences in Islam. The precision of this science, and the scholars who perfected it, is amazing and is not found in any other science–secular or Islamic. The sciences of hadeeth may be the most disputed science in Islam, simply because people do not understand the succinct process and scrutinization for only one narration to be accepted as authentic (saheeh). The Sunnah is the second source of legislation after the Qur’an, and Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) promised to protect the Sunnah:
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ
Translation:
We have, without a doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption). [Suratul-Hijr, verse 9]
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Why to Follow the Sunnah
Why to Follow the Sunnah
I have left among you two things you will never go astray as long as you hold fast to them: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah.
— Prophet Muhammad
As Allah has revealed in this verse [Today I have perfected your religion for you and completed My blessing upon you, and I am pleased with Islam as a religion for you] (Al-Ma'idah 5:3), Islam is the final divine religion. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is [the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets] (Al-Ahzab 33:40). The faithful learn the kind of moral values they need to display in order to attain the approval, compassion, and Paradise of Allah; what they must avoid and what they must abide by; what is lawful and what is forbidden; in short, all the details regarding the kind of life that will be pleasing to Allah from the Qur'an. Another mercy and blessing of our Lord for believers is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Prophet is a blessed individual, whom Allah has sent as a role model for all people with his moral values:
[You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much] (Al-Ahzab 33:21)
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Forty Hadith Qudsi and Nawawi
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The Signs Before Day of Judgement
The Signs Before Day of Judgement
by Imâm Ibn Kathîr
Translated by Huda Khattab
Ayat and Ahadith about the Hour
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) said:
"They ask thee about the Hour, When will be its appointed time? Wherein art thou (concerned) with the declaration thereof? With thy Lord is the Limit fixed therefore. Thou art but a Warner for such as fear it. The Day they will see it, (it will be) as if they had tarried but a single evening, or (at most till) the following morn!" (Al-Nazi'at 79: 42-46)
"They ask thee about the (final) Hour - when will be its appointed time? Say: 'The knowledge thereof is with my Lord (alone): none but He can reveal as to when it will occur. Heavy were its burden through the heavens and the earth. Only, all of a sudden will it come to you.' They ask thee as if thou were eager in search thereof: say: 'The knowledge thereof is with Allah (alone), but most men know not.'" (Al-A'raf 7:187)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Hadith Of the Day
Hadith Of the Day
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said,:
"Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way.
So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights."
(Hadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said,:
"Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way.
So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights."
(Hadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari)
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