Shashi

The hadith of the fly explained

The Hadith of the Fly: Muslim Perspectives on Scientific Assessment

Waqar Akbar Cheema Abstract This article critically examines the Hadith of the Fly, investigating its various textual forms and reviewing the possible meanings of key words used. It explores the historical engagement of Muslims with this hadith, spanning centuries, focusing on whether it laid out a legal obligation. The article also delves into the complex […]

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Revionists

Taqra’ or Tuqri’: Are Seven Ahruf not predicated on the Prophetic instruction?

Waqar Akbar Cheema Abstract Some revisionists twist a narration of the sab‘a ahruf hadith related by Ubayy b. Ka‘b, arguing that a clear Prophetic precedent was not required under the scheme.  This paper deals with contentions to this end.  Based on a systematic analysis of the word forms the hadith has been reported in, its

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