- Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a
revelation revealed. } [Quran 53:3-4]
Muslim scholars are in total agreement that if a person refuses to
accept the Sunnah of the Prophet and obey it asan integral part of the
religion (Islam), a revelation from Allaah Almighty that is a Divine
source of Islam and an explanation of the Quran,and a perfect example
for all mankind to follow,then he is an apostate or a disbeliever.
Imaam Ibn Hazm said: "If a person says, 'I only accept what I find in
the Quran', he becomes a disbeliever according to the consensus of
Muslims."
In the past as well as in our times, Muslims have seen amongst their
ranksa few who now and thenclaim that they do not need the Sunnah or
they do not believe in it or reject it altogether. Someof those who
may say that claim to be Muslims but they only follow and obey the
Quran and nothing else. However, Allaah Almighty, whom they claim to
obey has clearly stated in many places of the Noble Quranthat
everyone, regardlessof any situation or status,should obey the Prophet
in all times and conditions, and when they do so, then they have
achieved obedienceto Allaah. Allaah Almighty Says (what means): } He
who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allaah...} [Quran 4:80] Moreover,
Allaah Says (what means): {But no, byyour Lord, they will not [truly]
believe until they make you [O Muhammad]judge concerning that over
which they dispute among themselves and then find within themselves no
discomfortfrom what you have judged and submit in [full, willing]
submission..} [Quran 4:65]Here Allaah makes it clearthat one who does
not accept the verdicts of the Prophet is not a believer.
Others disregard the Sunnah because they say that the Prophet's
authority was only valid while he was alive. This istotally baseless,
and they have to reject the Quran with it, if this were to be true.
Allaah Says what means: {Say [O Muhammad] 'O mankind, indeed I am the
Messenger of Allaah to you all...} [Quran 7:158] This makes it clear
that Muhammad, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, was sent to all people and
for all times.
Finally, some reject the Sunnah because they say that there are flaws
in its recording. They claim that too many Hadeeths were fabricated
or"projected back," or were not recorded until later generations.
Hadeeth and Sunnah scholars have responded to all such claims
throughout history. They showed definite evidence that the Hadeeth
recording was established at the time when the Prophet, sallallahu
alayhe wa sallam, was alive. As for fabricated Hadeeths, the
methodology followed by these scholars insured that none of them was
toremain uncovered. Muslims do not accept but the Hadeeths that were
proven acceptable under that methodology. Actually, this fact makes
Islam unique among all religions. It rendered it immune to corruption
and change.
Allaah Almighty Says what means: {Say, 'Obey Allaah and the
Messenger.' But if they turn away – then indeed, Allaah does not like
the disbelievers.} [Quran 3:32] and {O you who have believed, obey
Allaah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if
you disagree over anything, refer it to Allaah and the Messenger, if
you should believe in Allaah and the Last Day. That is the best [way]
and best in result.} [Quran 4:59]
Thus, to deny any part of the Sunnah is disbelief. However, this does
not mean that one who doubts the authenticity of a particular Hadeeth
is a disbeliever.
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