The idea that the strongsurvive by protecting themselves against
dangers in the natural environment, while the weak are overcome by
environmental conditions and dangers.
Darwinists reduce this to organs and structures.They maintain that if
mutations take place and a useful structure emerges as the result of
mutations, then that willnaturally be selected from among other,
unsuccessful structures, and that as a result of that selection
process the correct structures and organs will come into being.
They reject the idea of chance when it comes tothis subject. They say,
"Mutations come about by chance, but natural selection determines
theuseful outcome." They try to give the impression that a logical
thing is going on through the idea of the selection of the most useful
alternative from many possibilities.
Points that refute this claim:
It is impossible for any mutation to take place that benefits a living
thing or improves its physical structure. Mutations are 99%
deleterious and 1% haveno effect at all. No usefulmutation HAS EVER
BEEN OBSERVED. It is therefore impossible for "natural selection to
select on thebasis of useful mutations."
Natural selection is not a conscious mechanism. It has no
consciousness with which to select the best from the mutations that
arise.
Even if the most useful structure is selected by way of natural
selection,this state of affairs will still bestow no new structure on
a life form. Fast-running zebras survive while the weak are hunted
down, but this will never turn zebras into tigers.
It is impossible for natural selection to act according to a
pre-determined plan. That would be to claim that natural selection is
conscious. It is a grave error of logic to maintain that random,
unconscious events are actually conscious. But inorder to escape the
embarrassing effect of their claims of chance, Darwinists try to give
theimpression and deceive people into thinking that natural selection
is conscious.
Darwinists claim that natural selection must plan an organ such as the
eye before any such thing exists, know all its properties beforehand
and bring about all the requisite stages according to a plan WHILE
NEVER MAKING ANYERROR. It must act according to a specific plan,
making no errors, until an eye emerges. It must produce a succession
of perfect structures, create a brainthat sees the image and a
consciousness to interpret what it sees. And it must do all these
things simultaneously. It is of course impossible for unconscious
atoms todo this. But that is still what Darwinists insist onclaiming.
Darwinist confessions regarding natural selection
Charles Darwin:
The difficulties and objections may be classed under the following
heads: ... Secondly, is it possible that an animal having, for
instance, the structure and habits of a bat, could have been formed by
the modification of some other animal with widely different habits and
structure? Can we believe that natural selection could produce, on the
one hand, an organ of trifling importance, such as the tail of a
giraffe, which serves as a fly-flapper, and, on the other hand, an
organ so wonderful as the eye? (Charles Darwin, The Origin of Species,
Chapter VI, "Difficulties of the Theory.")
J. Hawkes:
I have difficulty in believing that the dazzling beauty in birds,
fish, flowers, etc., came about by natural selection. Beyond that, he
asks the question whether human consciousness can be theproduct of
such a mechanism. In his article, finally, he concludes that the human
mind that produced the blessings of civilization, and the creative
imagination that immortalized those such as Socrates, Leonardo da
Vinci, Shakespeare, Newton and Einstein cannot be the gift of the law
of the jungle called the "struggle for survival" tous. (J. Hawkes,
"Nine Tentalizing Mysteries of Nature," New York Times, no.33, 1957)
Dr. Colin Patterson:
No one has ever produced a [new] species by mechanisms of natural
selection. No one has ever got near it and most of the current
argument in neo-Darwinism is about this question. (Colin Patterson,
"Cladistics," BBC, Interview with Brian, Peter Franz, 4 March 1982.)
In the meantime, the educated public continues to believe thatDarwin
has provided all the relevant answers by the magic formula of random
mutations plus natural selection—quite unaware of the fact that random
mutations have turned out to be irrelevant and natural selection a
tautology. (Arthur Koestler, Janus : A Summing Up, Vintage Books,
1978, p.185)
Pierre Paul Grassé:
The "evolution in action" of J. Huxley and other biologists is
simplythe observation of demographic facts, local fluctuations of
genotypes, geographicaldistributions. Often the species concerned have
remained practically unchanged for hundredsof centuries! Fluctuation
as a result of circumstances, with prior modification of thegenome,
does not imply evolution, and we have tangible proof of this in many
panchronic species. (Pierre Paul Grassé, Evolution On Living
Organisms: Evidence for a New Theory of Information, Academic Press,
January, 1978)
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Verses in the Qur’an about justice
You who believe! be upholders of justice, bearing witness for
Allahalone , even against yourselves or your parents and relatives.
Whether they are rich orpoor, Allah is well able tolook after them. Do
not follow your own desires and deviate from the truth . If you twist
or turn away, Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat an-Nisa', 135)
Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the
Truth and act justly according to it . (Surat al-A'raf, 181)
… if you do judge, judge between them justly. Allah loves the just .
(Surat al-Maida, 42)
You who believe! show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing witness
with justice. Do not let hatred for a people incite you into not
beingjust. Be just. That is closer to taqwa . Fear [and respect]
Allah. Allah is aware of what you do.(Surat al-Maida, 8)
Every nation has a Messenger and when their Messenger comes everything
is decided between them justly . They are not wronged. (Surah Yunus,
47)
We sent Our Messengers with the Clear Signs and sent down the Book and
the Balance with them so that mankind might establish justice . (Surat
al-Hadid, 25)
Say: " My Lord has commanded justice …" (Surat al-A 'raf, 29)
So call and go straight asyou have been ordered to. Do not follow
their whims and desires but say, 'I have iman in a Book sent down by
Allahand I am ordered to be just between you . Allah is our Lord and
your Lord. We have our actions and you have your actions. There is no
debate between us and you. Allah will gather us all together. He is
our final destination.' (Surat ash-Shura, 15)
Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the
Truth and act justly according to it . (Surat al-A 'raf, 181)
Those with faith, those who are Jews, and the Christians and Sabaeans,
all who believe in Allah and the Last Day and act rightly, will have
their reward with their Lord . They will feel no fear and will know no
sorrow. (Surat al-Baqara,62)
Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair admonition, and
argue with them in the kindest way. (Surat an-Nahl, 125)
Is it not likely that, if youdid turn away, you would cause corruption
in the earth and sever your ties of kinship? Such are the people Allah
has cursed, making them deaf and blinding their eyes. (Surah
Muhammad, 22-23)
Allah does not forbid you from being good to those who have not fought
you in the deen or driven you from your homes,or from being just
towards them. Allah loves those who are just . Allah merely forbids
you from taking as friends those who have fought you in the religion
and driven you from your homes and who supported your expulsion. Any
who take them as friends are wrongdoers. (Surat al-Mumtahana, 8-9)
As for those who reject Allah's Signs, and kill the Prophets without
any right to do so, and kill those who command justice, give them news
of a painful punishment.(Surah Al 'Imran, 21)
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Allahalone , even against yourselves or your parents and relatives.
Whether they are rich orpoor, Allah is well able tolook after them. Do
not follow your own desires and deviate from the truth . If you twist
or turn away, Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat an-Nisa', 135)
Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the
Truth and act justly according to it . (Surat al-A'raf, 181)
… if you do judge, judge between them justly. Allah loves the just .
(Surat al-Maida, 42)
You who believe! show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing witness
with justice. Do not let hatred for a people incite you into not
beingjust. Be just. That is closer to taqwa . Fear [and respect]
Allah. Allah is aware of what you do.(Surat al-Maida, 8)
Every nation has a Messenger and when their Messenger comes everything
is decided between them justly . They are not wronged. (Surah Yunus,
47)
We sent Our Messengers with the Clear Signs and sent down the Book and
the Balance with them so that mankind might establish justice . (Surat
al-Hadid, 25)
Say: " My Lord has commanded justice …" (Surat al-A 'raf, 29)
So call and go straight asyou have been ordered to. Do not follow
their whims and desires but say, 'I have iman in a Book sent down by
Allahand I am ordered to be just between you . Allah is our Lord and
your Lord. We have our actions and you have your actions. There is no
debate between us and you. Allah will gather us all together. He is
our final destination.' (Surat ash-Shura, 15)
Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the
Truth and act justly according to it . (Surat al-A 'raf, 181)
Those with faith, those who are Jews, and the Christians and Sabaeans,
all who believe in Allah and the Last Day and act rightly, will have
their reward with their Lord . They will feel no fear and will know no
sorrow. (Surat al-Baqara,62)
Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair admonition, and
argue with them in the kindest way. (Surat an-Nahl, 125)
Is it not likely that, if youdid turn away, you would cause corruption
in the earth and sever your ties of kinship? Such are the people Allah
has cursed, making them deaf and blinding their eyes. (Surah
Muhammad, 22-23)
Allah does not forbid you from being good to those who have not fought
you in the deen or driven you from your homes,or from being just
towards them. Allah loves those who are just . Allah merely forbids
you from taking as friends those who have fought you in the religion
and driven you from your homes and who supported your expulsion. Any
who take them as friends are wrongdoers. (Surat al-Mumtahana, 8-9)
As for those who reject Allah's Signs, and kill the Prophets without
any right to do so, and kill those who command justice, give them news
of a painful punishment.(Surah Al 'Imran, 21)
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Advise with sincerity and kindness
The one who invites others to Allaah is from the closest people to
Allaah our Lord. In addition, Muslims collectively agree on the
importance of propagating Islam and inviting people to Allaah, and
many talk about it being mandatory upon Muslims, and we agree with
them, that it is an obligation, to enjoy that which is good and forbid
that which is eviland to spread chastity and fight immorality and
educate people and remind them and advise them.
Therefore, there is no doubt that one who invites to Allaah is a
chosen one, and form the best of his creatures. He loved Allaah,
responded to Him and invited to Him so in return Allaah loved him.That
is why Allaah Says in a short statement and made it very clear (what
means): "And who is betterin speech then he who invites to Allaah,
meaning, Islamic monotheism and does righteous deeds and says; `I am
one of the Muslims`" [Quran 41:33].
Al-Hasan Al-Basari, may Allaah have mercy uopon him, said afterhe has
recited the abovementioned verse: "This is the beloved one to Allaah,
this is the Waly of Allaah, meaning supported and loved by Allaah.
This is the chosen one by Allaah, this is the best of preachers to
Allaah this is the most dear from the dwellers of earth to Allaah. He
responded to Allaah and calledpeople to Allaah and acted righteously
while responding andcalling and said "I am from the Muslims""
To attain the level of this rank, it is necessary for the Muslim
missionary or propagator who is seeking the reward from Allaah to be
mindful of the following issues in order for the mission to be
fruitful:
1) Being sincere in the objective and intention: Sincerity is the
foremost of all deeds and certainly the most important of them all; it
is the foundation for all other deeds; it is the essence of Islaam and
the one of the principal matters that the prophets called their people
to. Allaah Says (what means): "And they [i.e. the People of the
Scripture] were not commanded except to worship Allaah, [being]
sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish
prayer and to give Zakaah. And that is the correct religion." [Quran
98:5]
Sincerity is the essence of worship; Imaam Ibn Hazm said: "The
relationship between sincerity and deeds is like that between the soul
and the body."
Sincerity is the basis upon which deeds are either accepted or
rejected, and thus it is the cause of one's ultimate success or
failure. Sincerity is the way leading to Hell for those who do not
fulfil it and the path to Paradise for those who can attainit.
Those who fulfil Islaamic monotheism are also referred to as the
sincere, and its Islaamic definition is as Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim said:
"…To have only (the pleasure of) Allaah in one's intention whilst
performing acts of obedience."
The Prophet said: "Deeds are but with intentions." This is one of the
most important prophetic narrations from amongst all that the Prophet
taught us.
On the other hand, those who perform deeds in order to be seen by
others are dispraised by Allaah and are promised punishment, as Allaah
Says (whatmeans): "Whoever desires the lifeof this world and its
adornments – We fully repay them for their deeds therein, and they
therein will not be deprived. Those are the ones for whom there is not
inthe Hereafter but the Fire." [Quran 11:15-16]
Therefore, the Muslim propagatoror missionary does not call to gain a
personal benefit for himself, his people, his tribe or group.
Otherwise he will have no reward.
2) Being kind whilst calling people: Using the proper means leading to
the acheivement of theobjective is achieved by one following the way
of the Prophet . Alaah addresses the Prophet Saying (what means):
"Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching and
argue with them in a way that is better". [Quran 16:125]. Some of the
people who are invited to theway of Allaah are good in nature, if they
recognize the truth they stick to it. They are thirsty and eager, and
as soon as one showsthem the truth, they hasten to it .Such a person
is to be invited with wisdom.
Regarding the method of calling people, Allaah Says in the above verse
(which means): " Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good
instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best…" [Quran
16:125] Thus, one should not be aggressive and harsh in the way he
calls people to Islam; rather he should use words that would soften
their hearts, so that they would yield to his instructions and pay
heed to his words. Allaahcommands us to be this way, even with the
disbelievers, when He says (what means): " And do not argue with the
People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those
who commit injustice among them…" [Quran 29: 46]
In our era, such wisdom, soft words and kindness when callingto the
path of Allaah are especially important. This is of course required in
all situations, but in a period in which ignorance and submitting to
desires has overwhelmed the masses, it becomes all the more essential.
Once, a scholar entered into the presence of an 'Abbaasi caliph and
said: "I am going to admonish you in a harsh manner,so listen." Upon
hearing this, the caliph said: "O brother! Be gentle,for I am not
worse than Pharaoh,and you are not better than Moosaa whom Allaah
addressed along with his brother, Haaroon, Saying (what means): "And
speak to him [i.e., Pharaoh] with gentle speech that perhaps he may be
reminded or fear [Allaah]."" [Quran 20: 44]
Furthermore, the Prophet said: "He who is deprived of gentleness and
forbearance is deprived from a great deal of goodness." `Aa'ishah
reported that the Prophet said: "Whenever forbearance is added to
something, it adorns it; and whenever it is withdrawn from something,
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Allaah our Lord. In addition, Muslims collectively agree on the
importance of propagating Islam and inviting people to Allaah, and
many talk about it being mandatory upon Muslims, and we agree with
them, that it is an obligation, to enjoy that which is good and forbid
that which is eviland to spread chastity and fight immorality and
educate people and remind them and advise them.
Therefore, there is no doubt that one who invites to Allaah is a
chosen one, and form the best of his creatures. He loved Allaah,
responded to Him and invited to Him so in return Allaah loved him.That
is why Allaah Says in a short statement and made it very clear (what
means): "And who is betterin speech then he who invites to Allaah,
meaning, Islamic monotheism and does righteous deeds and says; `I am
one of the Muslims`" [Quran 41:33].
Al-Hasan Al-Basari, may Allaah have mercy uopon him, said afterhe has
recited the abovementioned verse: "This is the beloved one to Allaah,
this is the Waly of Allaah, meaning supported and loved by Allaah.
This is the chosen one by Allaah, this is the best of preachers to
Allaah this is the most dear from the dwellers of earth to Allaah. He
responded to Allaah and calledpeople to Allaah and acted righteously
while responding andcalling and said "I am from the Muslims""
To attain the level of this rank, it is necessary for the Muslim
missionary or propagator who is seeking the reward from Allaah to be
mindful of the following issues in order for the mission to be
fruitful:
1) Being sincere in the objective and intention: Sincerity is the
foremost of all deeds and certainly the most important of them all; it
is the foundation for all other deeds; it is the essence of Islaam and
the one of the principal matters that the prophets called their people
to. Allaah Says (what means): "And they [i.e. the People of the
Scripture] were not commanded except to worship Allaah, [being]
sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish
prayer and to give Zakaah. And that is the correct religion." [Quran
98:5]
Sincerity is the essence of worship; Imaam Ibn Hazm said: "The
relationship between sincerity and deeds is like that between the soul
and the body."
Sincerity is the basis upon which deeds are either accepted or
rejected, and thus it is the cause of one's ultimate success or
failure. Sincerity is the way leading to Hell for those who do not
fulfil it and the path to Paradise for those who can attainit.
Those who fulfil Islaamic monotheism are also referred to as the
sincere, and its Islaamic definition is as Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim said:
"…To have only (the pleasure of) Allaah in one's intention whilst
performing acts of obedience."
The Prophet said: "Deeds are but with intentions." This is one of the
most important prophetic narrations from amongst all that the Prophet
taught us.
On the other hand, those who perform deeds in order to be seen by
others are dispraised by Allaah and are promised punishment, as Allaah
Says (whatmeans): "Whoever desires the lifeof this world and its
adornments – We fully repay them for their deeds therein, and they
therein will not be deprived. Those are the ones for whom there is not
inthe Hereafter but the Fire." [Quran 11:15-16]
Therefore, the Muslim propagatoror missionary does not call to gain a
personal benefit for himself, his people, his tribe or group.
Otherwise he will have no reward.
2) Being kind whilst calling people: Using the proper means leading to
the acheivement of theobjective is achieved by one following the way
of the Prophet . Alaah addresses the Prophet Saying (what means):
"Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching and
argue with them in a way that is better". [Quran 16:125]. Some of the
people who are invited to theway of Allaah are good in nature, if they
recognize the truth they stick to it. They are thirsty and eager, and
as soon as one showsthem the truth, they hasten to it .Such a person
is to be invited with wisdom.
Regarding the method of calling people, Allaah Says in the above verse
(which means): " Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good
instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best…" [Quran
16:125] Thus, one should not be aggressive and harsh in the way he
calls people to Islam; rather he should use words that would soften
their hearts, so that they would yield to his instructions and pay
heed to his words. Allaahcommands us to be this way, even with the
disbelievers, when He says (what means): " And do not argue with the
People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those
who commit injustice among them…" [Quran 29: 46]
In our era, such wisdom, soft words and kindness when callingto the
path of Allaah are especially important. This is of course required in
all situations, but in a period in which ignorance and submitting to
desires has overwhelmed the masses, it becomes all the more essential.
Once, a scholar entered into the presence of an 'Abbaasi caliph and
said: "I am going to admonish you in a harsh manner,so listen." Upon
hearing this, the caliph said: "O brother! Be gentle,for I am not
worse than Pharaoh,and you are not better than Moosaa whom Allaah
addressed along with his brother, Haaroon, Saying (what means): "And
speak to him [i.e., Pharaoh] with gentle speech that perhaps he may be
reminded or fear [Allaah]."" [Quran 20: 44]
Furthermore, the Prophet said: "He who is deprived of gentleness and
forbearance is deprived from a great deal of goodness." `Aa'ishah
reported that the Prophet said: "Whenever forbearance is added to
something, it adorns it; and whenever it is withdrawn from something,
it leaves it defective." [Muslim]. - - ▓███▓ Translator:->
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The Sunnah: The second source of legislation
The Sunnah (the actions, sayings and confirmations of Prophet
Muhammad, salallaahu alayhi wa sallam is the second source of Islamic
legislation and must be incomplete agreement with the first source (i.
e. the Quran).
The term Sunnah comes from theroot word 'sanna', which means to pave the way.
Sunnah can be used to describe a path that people follow. In Islamic
terminology, Sunnah applies to a prophetic way which includes
references to the Prophet's sayings, actions, approvals, physical
features and character traits.
His actions pertain to anything hedid, as authentically reported by
the Companions . His silent approvals on different issues meant he
didn't oppose or mind what he saw, heard or knew of the actions or
sayings of his Companions. Sunnah also includes everything
authentically narrated concerning the Prophet's physical features and
his traits.
The Quran and the Sunnah complement each other. Withoutthe Sunnah,
Islam is not complete, likewise without the Quran, Islam is not
complete.
Actually, Sunnah is so important that without it one cannot fully
understand the Quran and Islam, or be able to apply it to his life.
Both of these sources guide us tothe right path.
The Quran is the word of Allah, whereas the Sunnah is its practical
interpretation. Sunnah also gives a full account of the lifeof the
Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam.
The Quran principally deals with basics. It is the Sunnah which gives
the details and necessary explanations of Quranic injunctions. For
instance, Allaah Says in the Quran what means: "…Establish the
prayer…" [2: 43] But it does not specify how the prayer has to be
performed.
Even after knowing the details, it may not be possible to follow
thedivine injunctions contained in the Quran. For not everything canbe
properly understood by wordsalone. Therefore, the Messenger of Allaah
salallaahu alayhi wa sallam demonstrated before the believers how the
prayer was to be performed.
Thus, not only did the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam inform the
believers of the divine injunctions, but he also put theseteachings
into practice in all matters pertaining to religion and daily life. He
salallaahu alayhi wa sallam himself practiced these injunctions
scrupulously. His practice was not a private matter; it had the status
of a detailed interpretation and application of the Quran.
Importance of the Sunnah
The Quran repeatedly reminds us of the importance of the Sunnah,
enjoining us to strictly follow the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa
sallam.
Allaah, Almighty, Says what means: " …And whatever the Messenger has
given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from…"
[Quran 59:7]
Allaah also Says what means: "But no, by your Lord, they will not
[truly] believe until they makeyou [O Muhammad] judge concerning that
over which they dispute among themselves and then find within
themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in
[full, willing] submission.." [Quran 4:65)
Again, Allaah Says what means: "It is not for a believing man or a
believing woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have decided amatter,
that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And
whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into
clear error." [Quran 33:36]
According to many verses in the Quran, the Muslim is bound to follow
the Sunnah of the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam. No one remains
Muslim if he does not accept the Prophet's Sunnah, salallaahu alayhi
wa sallam.
The Sunnah is nothing but a reflection of the personality of the
Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam, who is to be obeyed at every
cost.
The Sunnah was not, as is generally supposed, a thing of which the
need may have been felt only after the Prophet's deathsalallaahu
alayhi wa sallam, for it was very much needed in his lifetime. The two
most importantreligious institutions of Islam are Prayer and Zakaat
(obligatory alms giving); yet when the injunction relating to Prayer
and Zakaat were delivered, and they were repeatedly revealed in both
Makkah and Madeenah, no detailswere supplied. 'Keep up prayers' is the
Quranic injunction, and it was the Prophet himself salallaahu alayhi
wa sallam who by his own actions gave details ofthe prayer by saying:
"Pray as you see me praying." [Al-Bukhaari]
Zakaah is again an obligation frequently repeated in the Quran, yet it
was the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam who gave the rules and
regulations for its payment and collection. These are two examples,
but since Islam covers the entire sphere of human activities, hundreds
of points had to be explained by theProphet salallaahu alayhi wa
sallam in word and deed.
The importance of the Sunnah, even as a second source of Islam, was an
openly accepted issue by the Companions of the Prophet salallaahu
alayhi wa sallam. Whenever they couldn't find a solution to a problem
in the Quran, they would refer to the Sunnah. And they were the most
diligent in preserving it for those who came after them.
Muhammad, salallaahu alayhi wa sallam is the second source of Islamic
legislation and must be incomplete agreement with the first source (i.
e. the Quran).
The term Sunnah comes from theroot word 'sanna', which means to pave the way.
Sunnah can be used to describe a path that people follow. In Islamic
terminology, Sunnah applies to a prophetic way which includes
references to the Prophet's sayings, actions, approvals, physical
features and character traits.
His actions pertain to anything hedid, as authentically reported by
the Companions . His silent approvals on different issues meant he
didn't oppose or mind what he saw, heard or knew of the actions or
sayings of his Companions. Sunnah also includes everything
authentically narrated concerning the Prophet's physical features and
his traits.
The Quran and the Sunnah complement each other. Withoutthe Sunnah,
Islam is not complete, likewise without the Quran, Islam is not
complete.
Actually, Sunnah is so important that without it one cannot fully
understand the Quran and Islam, or be able to apply it to his life.
Both of these sources guide us tothe right path.
The Quran is the word of Allah, whereas the Sunnah is its practical
interpretation. Sunnah also gives a full account of the lifeof the
Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam.
The Quran principally deals with basics. It is the Sunnah which gives
the details and necessary explanations of Quranic injunctions. For
instance, Allaah Says in the Quran what means: "…Establish the
prayer…" [2: 43] But it does not specify how the prayer has to be
performed.
Even after knowing the details, it may not be possible to follow
thedivine injunctions contained in the Quran. For not everything canbe
properly understood by wordsalone. Therefore, the Messenger of Allaah
salallaahu alayhi wa sallam demonstrated before the believers how the
prayer was to be performed.
Thus, not only did the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam inform the
believers of the divine injunctions, but he also put theseteachings
into practice in all matters pertaining to religion and daily life. He
salallaahu alayhi wa sallam himself practiced these injunctions
scrupulously. His practice was not a private matter; it had the status
of a detailed interpretation and application of the Quran.
Importance of the Sunnah
The Quran repeatedly reminds us of the importance of the Sunnah,
enjoining us to strictly follow the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa
sallam.
Allaah, Almighty, Says what means: " …And whatever the Messenger has
given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from…"
[Quran 59:7]
Allaah also Says what means: "But no, by your Lord, they will not
[truly] believe until they makeyou [O Muhammad] judge concerning that
over which they dispute among themselves and then find within
themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in
[full, willing] submission.." [Quran 4:65)
Again, Allaah Says what means: "It is not for a believing man or a
believing woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have decided amatter,
that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And
whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into
clear error." [Quran 33:36]
According to many verses in the Quran, the Muslim is bound to follow
the Sunnah of the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam. No one remains
Muslim if he does not accept the Prophet's Sunnah, salallaahu alayhi
wa sallam.
The Sunnah is nothing but a reflection of the personality of the
Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam, who is to be obeyed at every
cost.
The Sunnah was not, as is generally supposed, a thing of which the
need may have been felt only after the Prophet's deathsalallaahu
alayhi wa sallam, for it was very much needed in his lifetime. The two
most importantreligious institutions of Islam are Prayer and Zakaat
(obligatory alms giving); yet when the injunction relating to Prayer
and Zakaat were delivered, and they were repeatedly revealed in both
Makkah and Madeenah, no detailswere supplied. 'Keep up prayers' is the
Quranic injunction, and it was the Prophet himself salallaahu alayhi
wa sallam who by his own actions gave details ofthe prayer by saying:
"Pray as you see me praying." [Al-Bukhaari]
Zakaah is again an obligation frequently repeated in the Quran, yet it
was the Prophet salallaahu alayhi wa sallam who gave the rules and
regulations for its payment and collection. These are two examples,
but since Islam covers the entire sphere of human activities, hundreds
of points had to be explained by theProphet salallaahu alayhi wa
sallam in word and deed.
The importance of the Sunnah, even as a second source of Islam, was an
openly accepted issue by the Companions of the Prophet salallaahu
alayhi wa sallam. Whenever they couldn't find a solution to a problem
in the Quran, they would refer to the Sunnah. And they were the most
diligent in preserving it for those who came after them.
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