Textual Studies of the Hadith - National Open University of Nigeria

ISL222 TEXTUAL STUDIES OF THE HADITH
Lessons
The following lessons are derivable from the hadith:
1. Purity is regarded as a major part of faith.
2. Praise of Allah form an important act in Muslim life.
3. Observing prayer in its proper form is light.
4. Charity is an illumination.
5. The Holy Qur’an will be an argument for one or against one.
SELF-ASSESSMENT EXERCISE 3
Comment on hadith 23 and state its lessons.
4.0 CONCLUSION
To belief in Allah and remain committed to that belief is a hallmark of
who a Muslim should be. With this belief as the foundation,
commandments of Allah on what is allowed and what is forbidden
become the ultimate duties of a Muslim. Therefore, strict adherence to
the six articles of faith, the five fundamental pillars and good deeds, now
become the practical manifestation of that belief. Further to these are the
Islamic teachings on purification, supplication, charity, endurance and
the Quran. All of these are also parts and parcel of Ibadah.
5.0 SUMMARY
• Hadith 21 deals with the belief in God and keeping untothe
straight path.
• Hadith 22 discusses some fundamental aspects of Islam like salat
and fasting in the month of Ramadan.
• Strictly keeping to Islamic fundamentals is enough to guarantee
acceptance into paradise.
• Hadith 23 talks about the significance of purification,
simplifications, prayer, alms-giving, endurance and the Glorious
Qur’an.
6.0 TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Hadith 21 emphasises the significance of belief in Allah.
Comment fully on this.
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