Al-Quran and as-Sunnah as the Main Sources of Islam

>AL-QURAN

The Qur'an is the holy book that contains the revelation (word) of Allah, God Almighty, the original as delivered by the angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad as His Messenger, little by little over 22 years 2 months 22 days, in Arabic, first in Mecca and Medina to be guidelines or instructions for humanity in life and achieve prosperity in the life of this world and happiness in the hereafter. The Qur’an starts with Al-Fatihah and ends with Al-Nas.

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In my opinion, the Qu’ran is clearly stated that it is from the God Almighty – Allah SWT. From the definition stated above, we could clearly conclude that the Qu’ran is real. The reason why is because the Qur’an itself is send by God – Allah SWT, through an angel – Gabriel, to His messenger, Prophet Muhammad SAW. Reading it is considered as a deed – as it is in the language of Heaven – Arabic and it is fully delivered to us – human races by mutawatir to Prophet Muhammad SAW.
THE DEFINITION

LITERAL MEANING OF QURAN
Word of the Qur'an comes from the verb Qara-a means (he has) to read. Qara – a verb, is transformed into a verb iqra means read, and turned back into a noun Qur'an, literally, reading or something must be read or studied.

________________________________________ The meaning of the Qur’an is originally said as to read as our Prophet Muhammad SAW need to read it at first. Then it change into read, as our Prophet Muhammad SAW had read it.
Then it change back into Qur’an that literally means something must be read or studied as what we are doing right now.
VERSE FROM THE QUR’AN

Al-Qiyama Verse 17-18
THE TRANSLATION.
17. Indeed, upon Us is its collection [in your heart] and [to make possible] its recitation.
18. So when we recited it [through Gabriel], then follow its recitation.
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This clearly shows the evidence that the Qur’an is 100% from Allah SWT. The Qur’an is from Allah, sent through Gabriel, to Prophet Muhammad SAW for our guidance – human races all over the globe.
FACT IN THE QUR’AN
In the Qur’an there are any principles of science, including cosmology and knowledge of nature. The Qur'an is the essence of all knowledge. However, the knowledge contained in the Qur'an is the seeds or principles alone.

________________________________________ As we are learning, have we ever wondered where all of this knowledge came from the first place? Sometimes, right?? Do you know that 100% of our knowledge came from Allah SWT and in the Qur’an had already stated about the knowledge? It is not 100% clear though, because Allah SWT wants us to think about His knowledge. Allah had stated that even if we use up all the trees on earth as pens and oceans as the ink, we still can’t cover or write down all of His knowledge. If any research conducted by professors or researchers all over the world, they will refer to the one and only – the Qur’an. Then they do know that all of their studies are already stated in the Qur’an itself. That is why many professors and researchers had choose Islam as the way of their life because they had discover that the Qur’an is real and the main source of Islam.
THE CONTENT OF THE QUR’AN
• Al-Qur’an consists of 114 Chapters (surahs) and about 6235 verses (ayats).
• Al-Qur’an is the miracle of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• It is the proof of the prophet hood of Muhammad SAW.
• It is a miracle. [refer to the next page]

________________________________________ The number of chapters and verses in the Qur’an are stated at every page of the Qur’an. If you don’t believe it just count by yourself every single page in the Qur’an. The Qur’an also contains the miracle and the proof of the prophet hood of Prophet Muhammad SAW. As we all know, the Qur’an consists of history and future. So, the Qur’an also must explain about Prophet Muhammad SAW. For example, in surah Al-A’raaf verse 157-158, surah Yunus verse 15-16 and surah Yusuf verse 3. In these verses, states the information and proof of the prophet hood and miracle of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
THE MIRACLE OF QUR’AN • Its language is in clear and pure Arabic of the highest standard. No one can surpass its linguistic excellence.
• It contains laws and rules on how to regulate political, legal, economic, social and moral matters in society.
• It foretells future events which really took place afterwards as foretold.
• It contains information and stories about peoples of the past.
• It tells about realities of nature: the creation of life and the universe, the orbits of the earth, the sun, the moon and the stars; and the formation of clouds and rains.

________________________________________ As I stated earlier, Arabic is the language of Heaven. No one could ever copy or try to make any verse or chapter as same as the language in the Qur’an. Even if the person who tries to make the verse is highly intelligent and power in Arabic language, nobody could ever make any verse as similar as the beautiful language in the Qur’an. The Qur’an also contains everything about our life. Such as the earth, the moon, the stars and etc. For example, Surah Yunus verse 37.
INFO IN THE QUR’AN
There are 350 legal verses (ayat ahkam) in the Qur’an:
• 140 verses concern ibadat
• 70 verses concern munakahat
• 70 verses concern muamalat

________________________________________ As we already know, we depend to the one and only holy book in our religion that is the Qur’an. If we study the Qur’an deeply, we could get as many information about Islam that we want and we also could learn so many new terms, laws and more about life and our religion. For example, Surah Al-‘Ankabuut verse 45 which explain that prayer is the biggest ibadat ever in Islam than the other ibadat. Next, munakahat – tie the knot. For example, Surah An-Nuur verse 32-33. These verses tell about the urge of getting married. Last but not least, on muamalat – wealth & fortune. For example in Surah Al-An’aam verse 152, it explains that we shouldn’t use any wealth or fortune of an orphan but to use it up on the orphan themselves. Moreover, we also should help to manage the orphan’s wealth sincerely and hand it over to the orphan when he or she is old enough to take care of the wealth.
HISTORY OF THE QUR’AN
 Al-Qur’an was first revealed at about 611A.D with the first verse revealed being Surah Al-Alaq verse 1 to 5. Al-Qur’an was revealed piecemeal over a period of 22 years and the last verse being Surah Al-Maidah verse 3 revealed in 632 A.D..
 Al-Qur’an was revealed in two periods of the Prophets’ mission : when the Prophet lived in Makkah and Madinah respectively.
 During the life of the Prophet and until the middle of Othman’s rule, the Qur’an was memorised by the Prophet and many Sahabats and the verses of the Qur’an were transcribed on flat pieces of stones, bones, wood and date palms.
 In about 633 A.D. Khalifah Abu Bakar ordered Zaid b. Thabit to collect and compile these verses. Then during his rule, Khalifah Othman ordered Zaid once again to transcribe, compile and bind the Qur’an in a single volume around 650 A.D.
 The verses of the Qur’an as compiled by Zaid are mutawatir that is they were established by an indefinite number of people that it was impossible for them to tell a lie.

________________________________________ Based on the story above, it is enough to be said that the Qur’an is real, true, and genuine. The step taken to collect and compile all of the verses together is hard and risky but it’s worth it.
As-Sunnah
As-Sunnah is the second source of Islamic law after the Qur’an. The literal meaning of Sunnah in Arabic, the word Sunnah means tariqah or sirah that is path. According to Ulama of Hadith ,As-Sunnah or Al Hadith is the sayings, deeds and approvals of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. As-Sunnah is also known as Hadith.

THE CATOGORIZE OF AS-SUNNAH
1. Words from Rasulullah S.A.W ( Hadith Qauli or Sunnah Qauliyyah)
2. Deed of Rasulullah S.A.W ( Haith Fi’li or Sunnah Fi’liyyah )
3. Recognition Rasulullah S.A.W ( Hadith Taqriri or Sunnah Taqririyyah )
4. Story from friends of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W about his physical appearance
5. Story from friends of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W about his character or personality

THE POSITION OF AS_SUNNAH AS SECOND RESOURCES IN ISLAM

Solemnly, hold and argue with the strong evidences of Sunnah is rooted in Islam. Sunnah is an argument that is recognized by Allah S.W.T. Although there are some who reject it, which is important for a Muslim to receive a recognized God the Creator of the Universe
Firman Allah
O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
Surah An-Nisa’ verse 59
When the hadith is from Prophet Muhammad S.A,W , so it is a resources and an argument to Muslims and nothing can put it behind for something.
Allah berfirman : O you who have believed, do not put [yourselves] before Allah and His Messenger but fear Allah . Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. It is from Surah Al-HUjarat verse 1
Al-Imam Al-Sayuti also says ‘ Know, may Allah bless you. Anyone who objected to the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W, either word or deed of Prophet with the conditions known in the Usul as an argument then he be infidels Based on the evidences that have been submitted, it is clear that the As-Sunnah is the second source of reference after the Qur'an and to believe is the most important aspect of Islamic faith. Deny it is an action that can lead to unbeliever and protruding from the religion of Allah