Do the hadith followers follow the Quran ? The following table examines some of the most important practices of Islam and compares the Quranic laws that govern these practices with the way the same practices are observed by the followers of the hadith. Subject What the Quran says What the hadith followers do 1 Source of Law The Quran states that God is the only Law Maker (6:114), and that the only duty of the messenger is to deliver God's message (5:99), and that Muhammad does not have the authority to prohibit anything not prohibited by God (66:1) Prophet Muhammad is instated as a law maker besides God. Numerous hadith list various items that are said to have been prohibited by the prophet such as gold and silk for men, dogs, pictures, make-up for women, etc.. 2 Shahada Only one Shahada authorised in the Quran (3:18). It has only one name, the name of God. A second Shahada is added to honour prophet Muhammad. Only mention of the second Shahada in the Quran is that uttered by the h...
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