Hadith books are set against the Quran as a source of religion, arguing that God made the Quran easy to learn, that hadiths contradict it and insult the prophet, and that the Quran condemns hadith by name. Also included is a report on the August 2000 annual conference in Tucson, Arizona, with its khutba, speeches, website work, and the children's skit.
Does Hadith explain the Quran or the Quran explains what Hadith is
all about?
The religion of Islam (Submission)
today still continues to be one of the misunderstood religions in the
world. One reason for this is the fact that for centuries this beautiful
religion has been unduly presented to the world through the so-called
Muslim people, scholars, and countries that do not act or function in
an Islamic manner, according to teachings of the Quran. The result of
centuries-long ignorance is obvious. Not only has the religion of Islam
been given a bad name, but also Muslims all around the world today are
suffering the consequences of abandoning the teachings of the Quran, in
favor of innovations that have nothing to do with religion.
One of these innovations is the volumes and
volumes of hadith books written some 200 years after the death of Prophet
Muhammad. These hadiths are sayings that are attributed to the prophet.
There are many hadiths that either contradict the Quran or don’t
make any sense at all. While there may be some genuine hadiths that don’t
contradict the Quran, there is no way to prove their authenticity even
if the collectors of hadiths may claim so. Only God knows what the truth
is.
Hadith to Explain the Quran!
Some say we need the hadith to explain the Quran because the Quran is
too difficult to understand. Why do people who find it difficult to understand
a single volume
of God’s revelation feel it necessary
to refer to 50 volumes of hadith books for clarification! Would God reveal
a message so difficult to understand, yet expect people to follow it?
This does not make sense. Furthermore, God tells us in the Quran many
times: “we made the Quran easy to learn, does any of you wish to
learn?” (54:17, 22, 32, 40) Doesn’t God know what He is talking
about? Doesn’t He know His creatures’ abilities?
It is almost impossible for anyone to go through all the books of hadith
without getting confused and totally lost, especially if the person wants
to examine what each different sect has to offer. That’s why the
so-called Islamic universities offer academic degrees in studying hadith
to raise “learned
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men” of the religion. These students literally waste their
time to learn all the details of living their lives in accordance
with the supposed sayings and deeds of the prophet.
The religious rules and regulations based on such innovations
contain and cover literally every aspect of life from walking, eating,
laughing, sleeping?almost anything one can think of. The rules such
as how to use the bathroom and what to do in there! The details
are too gross and shocking to mention.
Appalling Hadiths
There are even grosser sayings and deeds attributed to the prophet
regarding his sex life, preferences and sexual desires. Didn’t
these so called narrators have anything else to do but peek in the
Prophet’s private life? How could such perverse narrators
be considered reliable sources of information? These are the type
of people who produced such blasphemous and incredible lies against
a prophet of God! More incredible is the hypocrisy of the religious
“experts” who supposedly follow these lies out of love
and respect for the prophet!
There are also many silly things in the books of hadith such as
whether one should drink a glass of water standing or sitting? Why
should anyone care? Why are these kinds of irrelevant details important
to some people? Because these people are completely ignorant about
the essence of the religion of submission, and thus they think the
religion is a bunch of rules and regulations on the petty details
of life. They make the religion difficult for themselves while being
proud of having difficulties and misery as part of their devotion
to their “religion.” Which religion or god are they
devoting themselves to? It cannot be the same One who
clearly stated in the Quran that He
made the religion easy for us, that He did not reveal the Quran
to make things difficult for us (20:2).
Insult to Prophet Muhammad
Indeed, the hadith books are full of contradictions, subtle or
clear insults and blasphemies to Almighty God as well as the prophet
himself. What kind of a messenger would Muhammad be if he did or
said some of the things that were attributed to him? Muhammad lived
by the Quran and he was an example for us. Anyone who followed the
Quran which came through his mouth would not utter such blasphemous
or ridiculous sayings. Such sayings, of course, cannot be but plain
lies and conjecture. Would Muhammad ever blaspheme against God saying
that God created the heavens and the earth for his sake, and that
God’s throne was made up of his light? Would the prophet ever
ask people to praise himself, instead of praising God, the Almighty,
when the Quran clearly says that all praises belong to God? Never,
ever. This is clearly stated in the following verse:
Never would a human being whom GOD blessed with
the scripture and prophethood say to the people, "Idolize me
beside GOD." Instead, (he would say), "Devote yourselves
absolutely to your Lord alone," according to the scripture
you preach and the teachings you learn. 3:79
God Does Not Run Out of Words
If God wanted to be more specific about how we must live our lives,
He could have sent down volumes and volumes of revelations on how
we should sleep, how we should cook, eat or drink, and which dress
we should wear and so on. He
surely tells us that if the oceans were
ink, and the trees were made into pens, He would not run out of
words (31:27). But it is God’s mercy that He wants us to follow
only what He specified in His revelations, and use our common sense,
knowledge and wisdom for the rest of the details of life. However
people insist on making their lives miserable as their so-called
religious leaders and “learned” scholars shackle them
with satanic teachings and innovations.
Hadith Exposed in the Quran
God condemns the hadith by name in the Quran, and informs us that
it is a blasphemous fabrication (45:6-7). He says that the Quran
is one consistent source since it’s His Word. There is no
contradiction in it. If it were from other than God, as hadith books
are, they would have found in it numerous contradictions (4:82).
Hadiths can be useful for historical perspective, but they should
not be used for establishing religious practices. Doing so does
not mean one dislikes or does not obey the prophet Muhammad. On
the contrary, it indicates that he or she respects him and God’s
revelations that came through his mouth. After all it is God we
are all supposed to please. The Quran teaches us that when the judgment
day comes and everything is brought forward, the prophet will be
disappointed by what has been done to the message that he delivered.
He will say, “my people have deserted the Quran” (25:30).
Therefore, following or upholding baseless hadiths is something
neither God nor His messengers want us to do:
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Among the people, there are those who uphold baseless
Hadith, and thus divert others from the path of GOD without knowledge,
and take it in vain. These have incurred a shameful retribution. 31:6
As a matter of fact, God and His messengers want us to follow
the Word of God as the only source of religious guidance, otherwise
we will end up disputing and dividing ourselves (3:103). The Quran
is God’s word in truth and justice; a blessing and beacon
for those who want to submit to the Lord of the Universe, the Almighty.
It’s God’s commandment that we should read it from cover
to cover (73:4). Are we waiting for somebody to explain God’s
message to us while we can read it for ourselves? Therefore, read
what your Creator wants to tell you for your own sake! Read it in
a language that you can understand. When God says that He made the
Quran easy to learn, He means it. He is the One who controls the
hearts and minds of the people and guides them accordingly (28:56).
He is teacher of the Quran for those who turn to Him (55:2).
GOD has revealed herein the best Hadith; a book that is consistent,
and points out both ways (to Heaven and Hell). The skins of those
who reverence their Lord cringe therefrom, then their skins and
their hearts soften up for GOD's message. Such is GOD's guidance;
He bestows it upon whoever wills (to be guided). As for those sent
astray by GOD, nothing can guide them. 39:23
Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from other
than GOD, they would have found in it numerous contradictions. 4:82
All praises be to God, Lord of the Universe.
A. Arik
ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT
God is my Lord and your Lord; you shall worship Him alone. This
is the right path. (3:51)
The first conference of the new millenium was held in Tucson, Arizona,
August 4-6, 2000. The lobby of the Clarion Hotel filled with greetings
of Salaamun Alaykum and happy hugs as we reunited with old friends
and met new ones. Juma’a convened after lunch to ensure that
everyone would be there and it was a good thing since so many flights
were delayed. In fact, many submitters from the Bay area, including
George Gorin who was to give the khutba, had to spend the night
in LA and only arrived on Friday by God’s grace.
George gave a wonderful khutba reminding us to trust in God, never
despair of His mercy, that God is in full control of all things.
Then Abdullah gave a profound speech of welcome. He reminded us
all of the challenges we face as submitters, including the challenge
of groups and individuals who call themselves “submitters”
but insist on varying their paths. We need to remain focused on
the guidance as provided to us from God through the Messenger of
the Covenant.
Introducing ourselves took a long time since there were more than
250 of us attending this year. How wonderful! There followed a diverse
and interesting array of speeches, covering topics such as
duties of the righteous, ego, splitting
of the moon, awesome power of creation, the perfect human being,
horses, life’s distractions, perseverance.
The internet was a hot topic with reports on the ICS website, submission.org.
Many submitters are doing great work in formulating pages on subjects
such as women in Islam, animals, youth, Salat and other practices;
plus answering the huge volume of questions and comments that come
from people who have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of
hits every month!! And we had a demonstration from a new young submitter
from Sweden who has made QT for Windows, with many additional features.
As always we were thoroughly entertained with music, ranging from
the wonderful Quran recitation from Bay Area sisters to the rap
of James and Hakim. And the kids put on a fine skit about a dreamer
facing the Day of Judgment.
Abdullah’s closing remarks reminded us to be appreciative.
It’s a wonderful gift that so many of us are able to get together
annually in commemoration of God.
And remind, for the reminder benefits the believers. (51:55)
…you shall be appreciative of God. Whoever is appreciative
is appreciative for his own good. As for those who turn unappreciative,
God is in no need, Praiseworthy. (31:12)
Nargis Currim
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