called Abdallah-ibn-Amri-As
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is the second most important source of guidance and moral light after the Holy Quran. Its application as a word to imply guidance was not only meant to mean the prophet’s actions and normative actions
but also to the sayings and actions of the greater Muslim community. In a legal perspective however
sunnah is divided into two; legislative sunnah and non-legislative sunnah. The first denotes or incorporates the normative rules and principles as outlined by the shariah law
while the second touches on Prophet Muhammad’s actions or activity that relates to him and is not binding to his followers. In this
a collection of over 3000 ahadith
was noted to be especially instrumental in cementing relationships and dealing with this shortness and differences of regulations.
or a statement he made in response or argument for or against something. Other times
it might take the action or comment of one of Muhammad’s companions which he neither objected nor prevented from being done or said
except if it is a trade amongst you by mutual consent’. The Sunnah also contains rulings not contained in the Quran and those that are not clarifications for the will of Allah as outlined in the Quran. Perhaps the best example of this is the prohibition of consumption of predatory animals and donkey meat.
a good example being where Allah said
“…and you find no water
“God commands you regarding your children: to the male
a portion equal to two females…” (Quran4:11). As confusing and biased as this statement appears to the normal person
“at around 610AD” while at the age 40
Angel Gabriel visited him during his annual retreat for Ramadan. The message was that God had chosen him as His messenger for all mankind. In addition
the role of Sunnah is of great significance as seen in the early 1900’s when many Islamic countries attempted to incorporate the same in their political and legal structures. As in the past
the role of Sunnah as a source of moral guidance and legal frameworks transcends its use in the public domain. It continues to influence Muslim identity and moral welfare.