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The Difference Between HADITH & SUNNAH This is a translation of the Urdu lecture delivered by Hadhrat Maulana Margoob Sahib (D.B) (Dewsbury) at the Khatme Bukhari at Masjid e Dawatul Islam, Soothill, Batley on Monday 27 th May 2013. Transcripted by Hadhrat Maulana Yusuf Sufi Sahib and Translated by Maulana Asjad Mamaniat I am going to explain one very important aspect relating to Hadeeth which will be beneficial for me and the listeners, Allah willing. A brief conclusion of this is that we all understand the difference between the Glorious Qur'an and the Noble Hadeeth. The Glorious Qur'an is the book of Allah and the Ahaadeeth-e-Nabaweeyah is the sayings and proverbs of the beloved Prophet . However, very few people have the knowledge regarding Hadeeth and Sunnah in relation to the difference between the two. Due to not understanding the difference between Hadeeth and Sunnah, a large group of people is moving away from the fundamental (Aqeedah – Belief) aspect of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaat (People of the Sunnah and the Companions). They also criticise Fuqahaa (Jurists) simply because they do not understand the difference between Hadeeth and Sunnah. One act is habitual and another one is out of necessity. A person does an act out of necessity sometimes but he carries out his habitual act always. For example, at our Masjid there is a Musalli (Worshipper) whose daily habit is to read the Qur'an at 6 o’clock in the evening. People see this person everyday reading the Qur'an at 6pm. One day, this worshipper gets up at 6pm and leaves the Masjid. Someone goes up to him and asks, “You normally read the Qur'an at 6pm and today you are going?” He explains by replying, “Yes, my habit is to read the Qur'an at 6pm. However I have found out today that one of my friend/relative is ill and he is in hospital. The visiting time is 6pm. I will read the Qur'an later, otherwise the visiting time will finish. Hence, I am going to visit him now”. In this example, going to visit is a necessity and reading the Qur'an is a habitual act; a normal characteristic of that particular person. There are some actions of Prophet which he always carried out. This is Sunnah. Then there are some actions which Prophet did only as a matter of necessity. This is Hadeeth but not Sunnah. The credible Scholars write that we have not found any such Hadeeth, in the treasures of Ahaadeeth, in which Prophet says that follow my Hadeeth or act upon my Hadeeth. However, we do find guidance such as ‘Follow my Sunnah’ and ‘Hold onto my Sunnah’. It is said in one Hadeeth that whosoever acts upon my Sunnah regularly then he will be granted 4 blessings; 1: Allah will create love for him in the hearts of the pious people 2: Allah will create awe and fear in the hearts of the evil people 3: Allah will strengthen him in obedience 4: Allah will expand his sustenance. (The purpose is following Sunnah.) Prophet has ordered ‘Act upon my Sunnah’, ‘Follow my Sunnah’ and ‘Hold onto my Sunnah’. When it comes to Hadeeth the guideline is ‘Read Hadeeth’, ‘Teach Hadeeth’, ‘Memorise Hadeeth’, ‘Safeguard Hadeeth’ and ‘Spread Hadeeth’. There are virtues for memorising and safeguarding Hadeeth. However, in terms of action and observance, we have been ordered to follow the Sunnah. If this difference was understood then a large group of people, who are unwise, would be saved from error, Allah willing. Many of our young people and students go to college and university after studying at Maktab (Madrasah). Someone tells them one Hadeeth (not Sunnah) and due to listening to just one Hadeeth they leave a Sunnah action. Whatever they learnt from their Ustaads and teachers, they leave all of it. There are so many people who have been helped by Jamaat brother (Tabligh) and gone onto spend 4 months but due to ignorance and inappropriate company they have left everything. Always remember this message that the order of observance is only for Sunnah not for Hadeeth. Now we move ahead and try and understand what Sunnah is and what Hadeeth is and the difference between the two. We are Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaat (People of the Sunnah and the Companions). Some groups have been known as Ahle Qur'an and some known as Ahle Hadeeth. So who are the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaat? Prophet was once asked by his Companions “What is Sunnah?” to which He replied “Heart which is pure from hatred/malice.” Ponder over this. There is a group of people in this world who have hatred against Prophets. We believe that all Prophets are innocent and that they are upright humans sent by Allah. There is another group of people whose hearts are filled with the hatred of Sahaba (Companions of Prophet ). Allah has granted us the belief that all Sahaba (Allah’s pleasure be upon them all) are better than us. A tiny amount of malice and hatred against the Sahaba can destroy our Iman (Belief). Allah Allah Fi As-haabi (Fear Allah, Remember Allah in relation to my Sahaba), we hear this in every Jumuah Khutbah. This is a clear message to 8 Issue 48 www.rabetah.org July / August 2013
us that keep your hearts clean and pure with regards to Sahaba. In some peoples’ heart there is malice against Mujtahideen (Critical Analysts) and against Fuqahaa (Jurists), that Honourable Imam Abu Hanifa only knew 16 Ahaadeeth. May Allah save us from uttering and believing such things. In our hearts we hold honour, respect and reputation for all the noble Scholars. In our nation, we have had two groups of people who deserve credit and honour from the entire world. One group is known as Muhadditheen (Narrators of Hadeeth) and the other one is known as Fuqahaa (Jurists). Muhadditheen have ensured that sayings of Prophet have reached the nation and they have made huge amount of effort and given plenty of sacrifice in doing this. If we were to read their lifestyle and condition then we would be surprised and shocked due to their simplicity and sacrifice. The Fuqahaa have eased the way for the nation by deriving important information and points from the sayings of Prophet . What is the difference between Muhadditheen and Fuqahaa? Scholars write that Muhadditheen (Allah have mercy on them) are the word/linguistic experts of Prophet . They understand the language of Prophet . Fuqahaa are the behaviour experts of Prophet . They understand the personality of Prophet . Understand the above through this example: ‘What is this?’ is a phrase. I first say it with a normal tone, a general question. Now, I say it angrily ‘What is this?’ full of anger. The meaning will change due to my tone. I can also say ‘What is this?’ at time of surprise and amazement, meaning of curiosity. Again, the tone will be different. These are 3 examples with exactly the same words but the meaning is different due to method of speaking. People will understand what the person is saying/meaning from his tone. The beauty of Fuqahaa is that they recognised the characteristic/ behaviour/disposition of Prophet ; in what manner did Prophet say certain things, why did he say it and what did he say. Now, listen carefully regarding the difference between Hadeeth and Sunnah. Some aspects are in Hadeeth and they are also Sunnah. In fact many things come under this category. Some sayings are in Hadeeth but they are not Sunnah. Finally, there are some aspects which are Sunnah but not Hadeeth. It was a customary act of Prophet that he cleaned his mouth, used Miswaak and cleaned his nose during wudhu (ablution). This is a Hadeeth but it is also Sunnah. If someone does not clean his mouth, use Miswaak and clean his nose during wudhu then naturally that person should feel deep down in the heart that he has left Sunnah acts out. It is narrated in an authentic Hadeeth that Prophet made wudhu, thereafter he kissed his wife. This is a Hadeeth but this act is not Sunnah. We cannot go round kissing our wife after making wudhu thinking it is Sunnah because it is a Hadeeth but not Sunnah. Prophet did not do this act all the time after making wudhu. Now the question arises that then why Prophet do an act which is not Sunnah for the nation? Scholars write that the guiding principle of prophets and Prophet was to convey the message of Deen and to teach the nation about right and wrong. Prophet kissed his wife after making wudhu so that we come to know that wudhu does not break by kissing our wife. This act is not reprehensible or forbidden, wudhu will remain intact. This is what Prophet wanted to teach the nation not that this act is Sunnah of Prophet . Sunnah is this that we do not touch our wife after making wudhu. This was the regular habit of Prophet . However, to clean ones mouth, use Miswaak and clean ones nose during wudhu is in a Hadeeth and it is also Sunnah. Prophet always did this. Once Hadhrat Umar came to Prophet , with an apple in his hand, and asked, “O Prophet of Allah, I kissed my wife whilst I was fasting, is my fast broken?” Prophet did not reply. Prophet took the apple from Hadhrat Umar’s hand and placed it on his blessed lips and then asked, “Tell me O Umar, is my fast broken?” Umar replied, “No”. Fast was not void as Prophet did not eat the apple. Prophet said, “This is the answer for your question that you asked”. Scholars write that why did Prophet do this? Why didn’t Prophet give Umar a direct answer? Scholars explain the reason behind this that Umar ’s personality was of reason, wisdom and law. Prophet wanted to explain to him in that very manner so that Umar can understand the nature of deriving rulings and information. Prophet used a systematic acumen through giving an analogy by touching the apple with his lips. Whoever understands the difference between Hadeeth and Sunnah then, Allah willing, he will be safeguarded from error and ignorance. ACTS OF LAILATUL QADR Mufti Yusuf Sacha Sahib (D.B) First Act The greatest act is the act of Ummul-Mu'mineen Hazrat Aysha Siddiqah i.e. to recite the following dua as often as possible before Nawaafil Salaah, after Nawaafil Salaah and in Qadah Akheerah. ت ‏ِّإََّ‏ ‏َاْبَْفهاُهفَّعْ‏ ااَُّّبِح ات إوهفإعه اكهنُإ َّ اُهْللا Second Act Hazrat Ka'ab Ihbaar narrates, that whoever reads Kalimah Tayyibah 3 times in Shabe-Qadr, Allah will remove his sins. When read the first time the sins will be removed, when read the second time he will be freed from hell and when read the third time he will be entitled for Jannat. ‏َلَ‏ إلههَ‏ إَله هللا مُحَمهدٌ‏ رَسُولُ‏ هللا - ‏َلَ‏ إلههَ‏ إَله هللا مُحَمهدٌ‏ رَسُولُ‏ هللا ‏َلَ‏ إلههَ‏ إَله هللا مُحَمهدٌ‏ رَسُولُ‏ هللا - Third Act Hazrat Ali narrates, whoever reads Surah Qadr 7 times during the night of Laylatul Qadr, Allah will safeguard him from all difficulties and 70.000 angels will make dua for Jannat for the reciter. Fourth Act Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas narrates, perform 2 Rak'aats Salaatu-Tawbah, recite in the first Rak'aat قَّلۡ‏ ايهٰٰٓأ ه يحہهناٱ ۡ ڪهٰفبرَّعنها and recite in the second Rak'aat. After salaam whilst sitting in قَّلۡ‏ اهَّعه اٱَّللَ‏ ‏َّاأهُّه د ا the same place make Istigfaar 70 times. Performing of this act Allah will forgive him and his parents. أستغفرُ‏ هللا وأتوب إليه Ifadaat e Farooqi Part 10 Page 30 Issue 48 www.rabetah.org July / August 2013 9
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