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7760 Hadith

Hadith refers to the recorded sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), while Sunnah pertains to his habitual practices and exemplary conduct. Although often used interchangeably, Hadith encompasses a broader range of topics, whereas Sunnah is specifically about the Prophet's behaviors. Both serve as secondary sources of Islamic Law and provide moral guidance, explanations of the Qur'an, and historical context for early Islam.

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7760 Hadith

Hadith refers to the recorded sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), while Sunnah pertains to his habitual practices and exemplary conduct. Although often used interchangeably, Hadith encompasses a broader range of topics, whereas Sunnah is specifically about the Prophet's behaviors. Both serve as secondary sources of Islamic Law and provide moral guidance, explanations of the Qur'an, and historical context for early Islam.

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HADITH (TRADITION) AND SUNNAH (PRACTICE).

 Hadith is translated as “Tradition”.

 Hadith is the record of the sayings of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), his deeds and his reactios to

others’ actions and sayings.

 Sunnah is the practice or habit of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) or actions he was in the habit of

doing or his way of doing things or exemplary conducts.

Examples of Hadith.

 Hadith no.34 – Hadith on correction of evil deeds.

It was reported by Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri that the messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h.) said;

“Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him correct it with his hands and if he is not

able to do so, then with his tongue, and if he is not able to do that then with his heart

and that is the weakest form of faith. Related by Muslim.

 Hadith no.5 – Hadith on innovation.

From Aisha (R.A.) who said; the messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h.) said;

“Whoever introduces into this our affair of ours (Islam) something that does not belong

to it will have it rejected”. Related by Bukhari and Muslim.

Sunnah relates to the moral conducts or behaviours of the prophet (S.A.W.). examples;

From Anas bin Malik;

“The prophet (p.b.u.h.) would pass children and wish them peace”. from Mu’awwiyyah

bin al-Hakam;

“I never saw a teacher either before or after him who taught better than the prophet

(p.b.u.h.), by God he never looked severe, chastised or reviled”.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HADITH AND SUNNAH.


Differences between Hadith and Sunnah.

Hadith and Sunnah have been used interchangeably but have slight differences.

a. Hadith is the record of what the prophet (S.A.W.) said, did or approved of others’ actions or

deeds. Sunnah contains a rule of behaviour or moral conduct or way of life of the prophet

(S.A.W.).

b. Hadith is wide. It covers rulings on every topic future, history or past events but Sunnah is

limited to the prophet’s habits or practices. All Sunnah are Hadith but not all Hadith are Sunnah.

Similarities between Hadith and Sunnah.

I. Hadith and Sunnah are used interchangeably because they are directly or indirectly related to

the behaviours of the prophet (S.A.W.)

II. Both Hadith and Sunnah are considered as the secondary source of Islamic Law.

III. Hadith and Sunnah cover the same ground because both are applicable to the prophet (S.A.W.).

IMPORTANCE OF HADITH AND SUNNAH.

1. Hadith serves as a secondary source of Shari’ah (Islamic Law).

2. It provides explanation on the Holy Qur’an. E.g. on how to perform prayer, fasting, zakat e.t.c.

3. Hadith provides a set of moral standards and moral guidance. E.g. Q.33:21, Surah Ahzab.

4. Hadith is a source of historical information as to what happened before and during the early

days of Islam.

5. Hadith supplements the Holy Qur’an as a source of Islamic Law.

6. Tafsir – commentators and writers make great use of Hadith by incorporating relevant Hadith

into their commentaries.

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