Qawa'id Fi Ulum al-Hadith, Underlying Principles of The Hadith

By Mawlana Zafar Ahmad al-Uthmani

English Translation By

Abdussamad Clarke

and

Aisha Bewley

Edited and Revised By Mawlana Shamsudduha and Mawlana Dr. mansur Ali

Introduction By

Mawlana Dr. mansur Ali

The importance of hadith as the basis of Islamic law, theology and ethics cannot be underestimated. Alongside the Qur'an it constitutes the second source for Islamic shariah and ones practice. While no Muslim will challenge the authority of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as many have differing views with regards to ascertaining exactly what the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said and did.