Art of hadith
Art of hadith By Honey Bin Tariq The Authority of Hadith and the Fitna of Hadith Denial: An Intellectual and Rational Analysis By: Honey Bin Tariq (Journalist & Researcher) Islamic Sharia is derived from two primary sources: the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) . In the contemporary era, certain circles are attempting to create skepticism by questioning the legal status of Hadith. This article provides a scholarly and rational critique of these doubts. 1. Were Hadiths Written 250 Years Later? (The Historical Reality) It is a common misconception that the compilation of Hadith began only during the era of Imam Bukhari. The historical reality is quite different: The Prophetic Era: Compilations like the “Sahifa Sadiqa” by Abdullah bin Amr bin al-Aas and the Sahifa of Hazrat Ali (RA) were written during the lifetime of the Prophet (PBUH). The System of Preservation: Arabs possessed extraordinary memories, memori...