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Assalamu alaykum everyone.

Can someone please explain or point to web resources on the four different schools of thought. I'd like to know what the main differences are, their origins and so on. Secondly, I often seen hadiths being copied and presented on various LJ communities, but how can one find out how authenetic they are? Which authors do you consider authentic? I've read a little about the differences between the Shia accepted and Sunni accepted hadiths, but would like to read something more comprehnsive on the matter. I hope I've made myself clear enough, but if not, feel free to probe.

Note: I am and will be going through the tags and memories. Long, explanatory comments are most welcome!

 

Some Commonly Quoted Fabricated Ahaadeeth
by Brother Abû Rumaysah
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Prologue

A Compilation of Fabricated Ahadeeth, declaring their weaknesses and providing some light on how some groups were mislead by following these ahadeeth.

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Some ayah and hadith pertaining to Luqman, a righteous man whom Allah blessed with wisdom:

Luqman's advice to his son, from the Qur'aan: Surah Luqman

12. And indeed We bestowed upon Luqman Al-Hikmah saying: "Give thanks to Allah.'' And whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for (the good of) himself. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allah is All-Rich, Worthy of all praise.
13. And when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily, joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed.''
14. And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years -- give thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination.
15. But if they strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not; but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do.
16. "O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or on the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily, Allah is Subtle, Well-Aware.''
17. "O my son! Perform the Salah, enjoin the good, and forbid the evil, and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the important commandments.''
18. "And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not any arrogant boaster.''
19. "And be moderate in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the braying of the asses.''

Other reports:

Ibn Jarir recorded that Khalid Ar-Raba`i said: "Luqman was an Ethiopian slave who was a carpenter. His master said to him, `Slaughter this sheep for us,' so he slaughtered it. [His master] said: `Bring the best two pieces from it,' so he brought out the tongue and the heart. Then time passed, as much as Allah willed, and [his master] said: `Slaughter this sheep for us,' so he slaughtered it. [His master] said, `Bring the worst two morsels from it,' so he brought out the tongue and the heart. His master said to him, `I told you to bring out the best two pieces, and you brought these, then I told you to bring out the worst two pieces, and you brought these!' Luqman said, `There is nothing better than these if they are good, and there is nothing worse than these if they are bad.'''

Many other proverbs and words of advice were also narrated from him, some examples of which we will quote below, as basic principles: Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Umar said, "The Messenger of Allah said:

Luqman the Wise used to say: when something is entrusted to the care of Allah, He protects it.

It was narrated that As-Sari bin Yahya said: "Luqman said to his son: `Wisdom puts the poor in the company of kings.'''

It was also narrated that `Awn bin `Abdullah said: "Luqman said to his son: `O my son! When you come to a gathering of people, greet them with Salam, then sit at the edge of the group, and do not speak until you see that they have finished speaking. Then if they remember Allah, join them, but if they speak of anything else, then leave them and go to another group'.''

Source: Tafsir ibn Kathir

 Al Salmo Alaikom Wa Rahmat Allah wa Barakatuh

Hadith Qudsi (or Sacred Hadith ), The difference between it and Hadith , and The difference between it and Quran :

 

1) Definitions :

Hadith : Sayings of prophet Muhammad (SAWS)

Quran : Direct words of Allah

Hadith Qudsi (or Sacred Hadith)  :  sub-category of hadith. It is  Sayings of Allah (SWT) expressed in prophet Muhammad's (SAWS) words

 

 

2) Difference Between Hadith Qudsi and  Quran :

Quran : 100% Trusted

Hadith Qudsi : Like Hadith, There is Sahih Hadith , Weak Hadith , and mawdoo’ (fabricated) Hadith

Quran : Used for worshipping (Like praying ) ,Even reading it is worshipping

Hadith Qudsi :  Not used for worshipping

 
Quran : Sayings of Allah (SWT) expressed by Allah’s (SWT) words

Hadith Qudsi : Sayings  of Allah (SWT) expressed by prophet Muhammad’s (SAWS) words

 

 

 

3) Difference Between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith :

Hadith : Words said by prophet Muhammad (SAWS) himself

Hadith Qudsi :  Words that prophet Muhammad (SAWS) said that Allah (SWT) said

 

Hadith : Too many Ahadith

Hadith Qudsi :  Not too many

 

A  Hadith Qudsi :

On the authority of Anas (ra) (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (SAWS) say: Allah the Almighty said:

O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great at it. 

It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Ahmad ibn Hanbal). Its chain of authorities is sound.

It is an accepted fact in Islam that the Quran contains the word of God, and is perfect in every way. If it is perfect, and it's the book of God, why do people believe that Hadiths are a necessary add-on to the Quran. If there is a need for an additional source, it means the Quran is not self-sufficient. Therefore, not perfect. But how can the word of God be questioned? How can it be not sufficient?

On top of that, there are thousands of Hadiths around. How do you really know which is truly Sahih? There is the Shia sect, and there is the Sunnis. How do you know which is the true sect? And in that supposedly "true" sect, which of the hundreds upon hundreds of Hadiths is the inviolable, Sahih book? And even if it's Sahih, it is still the work of human beings. If it's the work of mortals, it is not perfect. Even Prophet Muhammad SAW himself is not perfect. Therefore, isn't it only logical to state that Hadiths are not perfect? Even the Sahih Hadiths?

So, if it's not perfect, and Allah himself did not ordain nor ordered no one (not even Prophet Muhammad SAW) to write this imperfect book as an addition to the perfect book, thus implying that the Quran is not sufficient, why does everyone insist that the Hadith is compulsory. That it must be obeyed at any cost.

What logic is that?

I recently read that the hadith "seek knowledge even if you are in China" is considered da'eef (weak) and that the hadith "the ink of a scholar is holier than the blood of a martyr" is considered to be batil (fabricated).  I was rather surprised by this, since they are both incredibly popular. Unless someone wants to refute this, then be my guest. I'm not very knowledgeable in the science of hadith. Also, from my understanding, when using a weak hadith a person should indicate that is weak, correct?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knew of any other weak hadith that people commonly use.

Thanks wa 'eid mubarak. :)

Does anyone know of any collections of hadith that are the MOST reliable (no women should be locked up in a dungeon stuff) and not too expensive?

I know this is a far shot, but is anyone out there planning to take Introduction to Islamic Law and/or Introduction to Hadith Methodology this semester at SunniPath? They give discounts to groups of 5+, so it's worth a try.

I need some help.

I'm still learning and trying to understand Islam to the best of my abilities. In the most rational and objective manner I know possible. Though there are some things that no matter how hard I try, the truth still evades me. Things like these:

1. What was the raison d'etre of the massive, rapid expansion of the Islamic empire during the time of Muhammad and the Four Caliphs?

2. Why is the Hadith ranked in such importance? To be point that it's infallible (Sahih Bukhari & Sahih Muslim, in particular)? And is the hadith specifically sanctioned by the Quran? If so, what is the usage of Hadith in the life of a Muslim?

3. Did Muhammad and his followers committed ghazals (caravan raids)?

4. Who were the first true occupants of the Levant (present time Palestine)?

5. Is the Syariah Law verified by the Quran? If so, what about the laws and worldly punishments of adultery and apostasy?

6. Is the word kafir an Islamic term coined in the Quran?

7. Are the establishment and principles of JAIS (religious police) sanctioned by the Quran or Hadith?

8. Is the hijjab (headscarf) specifically ordered to be worn by all women Allah in the Quran?

I have plenty more questions. But these are all I can think of for now. I'd really do appreciate any reply. Accompanied with references, quotes, Quranic verses, etc.

Thanks :)