Modernists And Hadith Rejecters by Sajid A. Kayum

These are some proofs that show that the Messenger of Allah
rdid indeed receive revelation apart from the Qur'aan; and since
this revelation constitutes beneficial guidance, it will be
preserved.
[As-Sunnah Hujjiyyatuhaa wa Makaanatuha fi-l-Islam by Dr.
Luqmaan as-Salafi; Introduction to the Sunnah by Dr. Suhaib Hassan]
3. The Sunnah is in itself a Revelation from Allah
Allah repeatedly makes mention of the revealed 'al-Hikmah'
in the Qur'aan. He said, "Allah has sent down to you the Book
(the Qur'aan), and al-Hikmah, and taught you that which you
knew not."
"He, it is Who, sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger
from among themselves, reciting to them His Ayaat, purifying
them, and teaching them the Book and the Hikmah."
Jumu'ah (62): 2]
"And remember (O you members of the Prophet's family),
that which is recited in your houses of the Ayaat of Allah and the
Hikmah."
[Soorah an-Nisa (4): 113]
[Soorah al-Ahzab (33):34]
[Soorah al-
These verses show;
(i) Al-Hikmah is revealed by Allah
(ii) It is part of the Messenger's duty to teach the Hikmah
(iii) It is something recited and remembered in the
Prophet's household.
There is nothing in status and position that can be mentioned
alongside the Qur'aan apart from the Sunnah of Prophet
Muhammad r. This honor cannot be given to conventional
wisdom inherited from the past or even to the books given to
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