Sunnah (Traditions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم )
Unlike other religions, Islam offers a complete code for living and is not merely a combination of a few rituals.
There are only two sources for all Islamic knowledge. The primary source of guidance is the Qur-an, the last Message of God that He sent to mankind through Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم . The traditions of Muhammad (Peace be upon him) provide the secondary source of guidance for Muslims.
Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم lived his life strictly in accordance with the Commands of God. Whatever he did, said or silently approved of, is among the traditions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم (Sunnah).
Traditions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم were carefully and faithfully recorded by scores of his companions and preserved for ever. Those meticulously kept records made the life of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم an open book for generations to follow. Following the traditions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is obligatory upon Muslims.
Islam is the only religion for which historically proven, accurate and precise details of the life of its last Messenger are available like an open book.
The guidance of the Qur-an and the traditions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم are extremely logical and easy to follow. These are the ONLY sources of Islamic knowledge.
Since Islam is the last religion sent by God, its principles are ageless. They are still relevant and are being followed with the same spirit and zeal as they were 1,400 years ago and will remain relevant in the ages to come. |