Relationship between Quran and Sunnah

Question 1

What is the foremost authority in Islamic Law, and why?

Answer 1

The Qur’an, because it is the word of God, contains complete teachings, is unchangeable, and is protected by God

Question 2

How are the Qur’an and Sunnah interlinked?

Answer 2

• The Qur’an and Sunnah are the two main sources of Islamic Law.
• The Qur’an provides general guidance, and the Sunnah (recorded in Hadith) gives detailed explanations and examples, forming the foundation of legal matters.

Question 3

What does Allah command regarding the Messenger’s teachings?

Answer 3

“So take what the Messenger gives you, and refrain from what he prohibits you.” (Qur’an 59:7)

Question 4

How does the Hadith complement the Qur’an’s teaching on prayer and zakat?

Answer 4

The Qur’an commands prayer and zakat (2:43), but the Hadith explains how to pray and details about zakat, such as minimum amounts due.

Question 5

How does the Hadith clarify the punishment for theft mentioned in the Qur’an?

Answer 5

The Qur’an (5:38) commands cutting off the hand of a thief, and the Hadith specifies that it is the right hand up to the wrist and excludes children and lunatics from this punishment.

Question 6

How did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) explain the hours of fasting in Ramadan mentioned in the Qur’an?

Answer 6

The verse about fasting (2:187) was explained by the Prophet as referring to the day as the “white thread” and the night as the “black thread.”

Question 7

What exception to inheritance rules is provided by Hadith?

Answer 7

While the Qur’an (2:180) gives general inheritance laws, the Hadith states that Muslims cannot inherit from non-Muslims, and vice versa

Question 8

How does the Hadith extend the Qur’an’s guidance on forbidden foods?

Answer 8

The Hadith elaborates that animals with fangs and talons, and donkey meat, are forbidden, expanding on the Qur’an’s guidance.