Tag: Sunnah
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The Sunnah
What is Sunnah? Mainstream Core Concepts by James S. Coates There are three main usages of the word “Sunnah” among Muslims. Understanding these distinctions is important because the term appears frequently in Islamic discourse with different meanings depending on context. Although Muslims worldwide agree on the Qur’an and these basic concepts, building past the foundations…
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The Hadith
What are Hadith? Secondary (or Supplemental) Books by James S. Coates The Primary Principle Perhaps the most important thing to understand about hadith is that the Qur’an is more authoritative. If there is not a direct Qur’anic reference to cross-reference and unequivocally confirm a hadith, then the hadith holds less authority. This principle underlies…
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