What is definition of sunnah?

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Re: What is definition of sunnah?

Dear AllahkaBanda, sorry for not being clear enough for you. I am not against following the prophet because then there is no islam. The propherts are the best examples and the quran is clear on that;

  • 004.064 * YUSUFALI: We sent not a messenger, but to be obeyed, in accordance with the will of Allah. If they had only, when they were unjust to themselves, come unto thee and asked Allah’s forgiveness, and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah indeed Oft-returning, Most Merciful.

  • 004.065 * YUSUFALI: But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) Faith, until they make thee judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls no resistance against Thy decisions, but accept them with the fullest conviction.

  • 004.069 * YUSUFALI: All who obey Allah and the messenger are in the company of those on whom is the Grace of Allah,- of the prophets (who teach), the sincere (lovers of Truth), the witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who do good): Ah! what a beautiful fellowship!

*04.080 * YUSUFALI: He who obeys the Messenger, obeys Allah: But if any turn away, We have not sent thee to watch over their (evil deeds).

Now here is the definition of what is sunnah.

  • 004.125 * YUSUFALI: Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true in Faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend.

  • 004.085 * YUSUFALI: Whoever recommends and helps a good cause becomes a partner therein: And whoever recommends and helps an evil cause, shares in its burden: And Allah hath power over all things.

  • 004.026 * YUSUFALI: Allah doth wish to make clear to you and to show you the ordinances of those before you; and (He doth wish to) turn to you (In Mercy): And Allah is All-knowing, All-wise.

These like many many verses tell us that sunnah is all about following the god sent way of life ie islam as all peole have been following as shown by his messengers.

Let me try and explain this s bit. Islam is aqqaid=beliefs and amaal=deeds. Now deeds are of two kinds a)rules of conduct in ptivate and in society ie interaction between people b)rules for ritualism in private and in society. Any act that has no effect on others is private and any act that has any effect in any respect on others is public or social in that respect.

Allah will forgive all sins save disbelief. This is made clear. However any sin that is not against allah alone needs forgiveness of the person also against whom the sin is committed.

It is a bigger sin to do wrong against other people than any sin one does against allah himself save disbelief.

This is the context in which people need to see where they stand. If your neighbour is hungry and you are not doing anything to feed him, your ritualism is useless.

*002.177 * YUSUFALI: It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing.

Please do not get me wrong I do not mean that having beared is wrong but do not fight over these things and forget the bigger picture. If you do that then whatever you do is wrong because you are doing it out of its proper context.

You see in islam things are not just there but that they have a special place in islamic set up. If you do them out of place then whole thing becomes sensless. Let me explain. Let say you are praying. If you do all you need to do in prayer but not do them in right order or right way then any molavi sahib will tell you your prayer is not no good. I mean you did every thing that person must in prayer but all you did was just did them as you did them disregaring how they should be done.

Likewise if we change the priority order of things in islam eg make ritualism more important than interaction then the whole purpose of islam is lost. You can sit home and pray all day and night but you will agree that this is not what islam is all about because it will not serve or fulfil the objective of islam.

Likewise allah sent prophets to be helped by their followers to make this world a better place for humanity. Tell me if the world will become a better place for all of us all by itself. Allah has made this world so that it is based on the principle of cause and effect.

*013.011 * YUSUFALI: For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, before and behind him: They guard him by command of Allah. Allah does not change a people’s lot unless they change what is in their hearts. But when (once) Allah willeth a people’s punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will they find, besides Him, any to protect.

  • 057.025 * YUSUFALI: We sent aforetime our messengers with Clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance (of Right and Wrong), that men may stand forth in justice; and We sent down Iron, in which is (material for) mighty war, as well as many benefits for mankind, that Allah may test who it is that will help, Unseen, Him and His messengers: For Allah is Full of Strength, Exalted in Might (and able to enforce His Will).

  • 061.011 * YUSUFALI: That ye believe in Allah and His Messenger, and that ye strive (your utmost) in the Cause of Allah, with your property and your persons: That will be best for you, if ye but knew!

  • 061.013 *
    YUSUFALI: And another (favour will He bestow,) which ye do love,- help from Allah and a speedy victory. So give the Glad Tidings to the Believers.

  • 061.014 * YUSUFALI: O ye who believe! Be ye helpers of Allah: As said Jesus the son of Mary to the Disciples, “Who will be my helpers to (the work of) Allah?” Said the disciples, “We are Allah’s helpers!” then a portion of the Children of Israel believed, and a portion disbelieved: But We gave power to those who believed, against their enemies, and they became the ones that prevailed.

These like verses leave no room for doubt as to what is purpose of allah for sending prophets with his message ie so that their followers learn that message properly then teach it to other people so that all together estabisl what is good for all people because this gives them peace between themselves so that they could concentrate on helping each other towards a good life on this earth in the hope of hereafter for those who believe in hereafter.

So the major thing is to get people to join in struggle for the good of all. If a king sends his generals with soldiers to fight the war then soldiers need to follow his orders in that respect and not do other things that may result in defeat. Likewise allah sent his messengers so that we obey them for the purpose that allah has chosen for all of us as a people and not go our own ways in different directions leaving the messenger on his own.

I hope this explains the point I am trying to explain but I will also request others to help because different people have different ways of explaining things that may help our friend here understand better.

regards and all the best.