Qawa'id Fi Ulum al-Hadith (Principles of Hadith) Comparative Religion al-Maqasid: Imam Nawawi's Manual of

al-Maqasid: Imam Nawawi's Manual of Islam

including a defence of the four Sunni schools of Islamic law

and the adoption of pietistic etiquette (adab)

82 The Future

We need to understand and reflect on the wisdom and commands contained in the Divine Words so that we are truly listening to them and not just hearing them

Qawa'id Fi Ulum al-Hadith (Principles of Hadith) Comparative Religion al-Maqasid: Imam Nawawi's Manual ofThe importance of hadith as the basis of Islamic law, theology and ethics cannot be underestimated. Alongside the Quran 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. This difference is a