In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

"Lord, my people did indeed abandoned the Quran," (Quran;25:30)

The Last Book Retrieval (Abstract)
051023 2245

Plea to Return to the Perfected Islam of Ist Century Hijrah

By Brigadier Aftab Ahmad Khan (r)
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Index
1. Introduction:
2. Umm al-Kitab - The Foundation of the Quran 3:7
3. Umm al-Sunnah:: The The Hadith of Gabriel
4. Twelve Commandments to Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)
5. Judaization of Islam
6. Fate of Previous Scriptures:
7. Quran
8. Essential Principles for Hadith Authenticity & Transmission
9. Role of Rightly Guided Caliphs in Preserving, Quran:
10. Findings

11. The Retrieval of Quran

12. Conclusion:

13. The Author & Books

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Introduction:
Islam is based on the Quran 1 and Sunnah of the Messenger of God,
Muhammad(‫)ﷺ‬2 The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad(‫ )ﷺ‬in
twenty three years, which was preserved through memorization and writing.
Through the efforts of the first two of four Rightly Guided Caliphs 34, the copy
of Quran in the form of Book was prepared and later after rechecking,
distributed by 3rd Caliph Usman5(Allah may be pleased with him)6.
The Qur'an is the last book (written instructions) of guidance for mankind till
eternity. The Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) is a practical model of implementation of Qur'an, which was physically,
practically demonstrated (like offering prayer and other such matters).
Sunnah7 is transmitted from generation to generation. Hadith8 is a writing,
composed of words, deeds and historical events attributed to the Prophet
(pbuh] and companions. Hadiths9 writing was not allowed 10 by the Prophet
(pbuh), which was obeyed11 till last, few companions with weak memory were
granted special permission12 while others were refused. Hadith books were
also not compiled by the Rightly guided Caliph Rashidun in the form of a
book13, like the Quran, instead its continuous oral transmission (Tawatar)
was considered sufficient. Not that they had some personal reasons, but very
logical strong reasons from experience of past generations (Jews and
Christians).

Umm al-Kitab - The Foundation of the Quran 3:7

The Quran's standard is incredibly rigorous, as Allah Almighty
categorized its verses into two distinct groups, imposing a condition for
the acceptance of the "Firm Command Verses" (Ayat Muḥkamat) 14 for
the derivation of legal rulings and beliefs. No pious believer can go
against the Quran (3:7)15 According to verse 3:7, Islamic rulings are

1 https://salaamone.com/quran/
2 https://www.minhaj.org/english/tid/638/Believers-are-told-in-the-Quran-to-obey-the-Sunnah-of-the-Prophet-saas.html
3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashidun
4 https://sunnahonline.com/library/history-of-islam/352-rightly-guided-caliphs-the
5 https://islamqa.info/en/answers/125091/uthmaans-compilation-of-the-mushaf-in-one-style-harf
6 https://islamqa.info/en/answers/10012/who-wrote-the-quraan-and-how-was-it-put-together
7 http://www.al-mawrid.org/index.php/articles/view/difference-between-hadith-and-sunnah1
8 https://www.exploring-islam.com/difference-between-sunnah-and-hadith.html
9Hadith Writing Forbidden, All Hadith Collection English : https://wp.me/scyQCZ-forbid , https://wp.me/scyQCZ-list
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadith_of_the_Quran_and_Sunnah ,
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11 https://wp.me/scyQCZ-ban05
12 https://wp.me/scyQCZ-ban05
13 Analysis of Caliph Umer’s Role in Hadith Writing: https://wp.me/pcyQCZ-4h
14 Master Key to Quran (3:7) https://bit.ly/Key2Quran-Eng
15 Master Key to Quran : https://bit.ly/Key2Quran
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exclusively derived from the "Firm Command Verses" (Ayat Muḥkamat)

of the Quran, which form the bedrock of the Quran itself (Umm al-Kitab).
Personal interpretations or distortions of these verses cannot introduce
new beliefs, innovations (Bid'ah), or changes to Islam. This verse (3:7)
stands as a resolute prohibition against altering its meanings through
interpretations, thereby thwarting the emergence of sects. However,
some individuals have misinterpreted the verse (3:7) through their
interpretations to justify sectarianism.16
Umm al-Sunnah:: The The Hadith of Gabriel
The Hadith of Gabriel,17 sheds light on the core principles of Islam,
faith18, and excellence (ehsan), encompassing the "Firm Command
Verses" (Ayat Muḥkamat) of the Quran. Should any Muslim question
these verses, they effectively challenge the Quran itself, for the Hadith of
Gabriel is fundamentally rooted in these "Firm Command Verses" that no
Muslim can deny.
In summary, "The Hadith of Gabriel," which every Muslim should be
acquainted with, is firmly grounded in the "Firm Command Verses" of the
Quran. It encompasses beliefs in the Oneness of Allah, the existence of
angels, the prophethood of the messengers, the revelation of the Books
of Allah (including the Quran as Allah's final revelation through the
Prophet Muhammad ‫)ﷺ‬, the concept of the Hereafter, the concept of
destiny, and the foundational pillars of Islam (such as the declaration of
faith, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage).
Any deviation from or tampering with these fundamental principles can
be viewed as a departure from the core tenets of Islam. There is no
room for compromise in this matter, as introducing alterations or novel
interpretations amounts to an attempt to modify Allah's divine decrees.
Those who tamper with Allah's commands effectively claim to be
partners in Lordship (Rabb) (9:31). They are committing not only
innovation but also a grave act of associating partners with Allah (shirk),
a sin that has been unequivocally condemned. The Prophet ‫'ﷺ‬s
assertion, "Every innovation is misguidance," ( ‫ )کل ِبْد َعٍۃ َض اَل َلٌۃ‬is reinforced
by Quranic verse 3:7 and should be firmly established in our
consciousness. Thus the parameters of Islam defined by establishing
“Islamic Standard Constants” explained earlier.
This study has been undertaken to examine the deviation for the
fundamentals of Islam as explained above, existence of other books (Hadith)
beside the Quran in the light of the Quran, Sunnah and history. The
discussion started on social media. Seeing the keen interest shown by
members, an exclusive WhatsApp Group was formed which included only
16 http://www.zindgienau.com/Issues/2017/September2017/images/unicode_files/heading3.htm
17 Hadith of Gabriel English: https://bit.ly/Hadith-Jibriel
18 Faith Fundamentals: https://wp.me/sbruvK-faith
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seven members, comprising highly learned very senior police officer, senior
army officers, PhD university professor, medical doctor/ professor, head of a
Darul Uloom and an Islamic religious scholar undergoing PhD at the
International Islamic University. The discussion continued for a few days, and
found it to be very interesting and useful. After further study and research I
have compiled it in three parts; (1) Important Information (2) Research /
Analysis (3) Q & A. The 153 pages study has been published on the internet
available19 at the links. The Study has also been sent to “Islamic Research
Institute”, International Islamic University, Islamabad. This “Abstract”
introduces the salient aspects very briefly.
Twelve Commandments to Prophet Muhammad(‫)ﷺ‬
In Islam, Allah established a clear standard through the Hadith of
Gabriel20 ("Twelve Principles", new word, just sum total of 6+5+1) to
clarify the six essential beliefs and worship practices as the five pillars of
Islam and Ehsan21 (beautiful way of God consciousness) explicitly
stating them in clear conversations rather than through interpretations.
These principles are also found in the Quran. Consequently, Islam,
unlike Judaism and Christianity, does not permit the derivation of
fundamentally different principles through interpretative approaches, as
this would be considered "Bid'ah22,"("‫"بدعہ ضاللہ‬23innovation, deviation).24
Judaization of Islam
Jews have ten and then 613 more commandments from Torah and
Talmud (63 volumes). Though Allah and the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬prohibited25
Muslims from following footsteps of Jews, Caliph Umer26 also forbade
Hadith book writing to avoid making Mishnah and Gamara (Talmud).
Despite warning and prohibition the Muslims now possess over 100
Hadith books and the number is growing.How this help the Muslims, can
be well understood for just one example: Ablution and purification is
important matter well explained by Quran just in one verses in Quran,
the famous Six Hadith books (Sihah Sitta) there are total 518 Hadith 27.

19 http://bit.ly/2Io7slf
20 Hadith of Gabriel English: https://bit.ly/Hadith-Jibriel
21 https://quransubjects.blogspot.com/2022/01/Ehsan.html
22 Bida'h https://wp.me/scyQCZ-bidah \ https://salaamone.com/bida
https://SalaamOne.com/bida : )’‫ بدعة گمراہی (َو ُک ُّل ِبْد َع ٍۃ َض اَل َلٌۃ‬23
https://bit.ly/Bidah \
24 Islam Judaism and Christianity Sources of Fundamental Beliefs: https://wp.me/scyQCZ-basics
https://quran1book.files.wordpress.com/2023/10/theory-of-revelations-wahi-ghair-matloo-judiazation.pdf
25 Jews , Christians & Quran: https://wp.me/pcyQCZ-31
26 Caliph Umer & Hadith: https://wp.me/pcyQCZ-4h \ https://wp.me/scyQCZ-omar2 \https://wp.me/scyQCZ-
omar3
27 Extra Books, help or Burden: https://wp.me/scyQCZ-burdon
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[Sahih al-Bukhari: 7928 Hadiths, Muslim, 3429, Abu Dawood,14330, at-Tirmidhi,

11231, an-Nasa'i, 6132, Ibn Majah, 8933 ]. I same verse after explaining the
purification procedure, Allah say; “... It is not Allah’s Will to burden
you, but to purify you and complete His favor upon you, so perhaps you
will be grateful. (Quran;5:6)34. Who is putting extra burden on the
Muslims?

Fate of Previous Scriptures:

Allah sent His Last Messenger Muhammad (pbuh) and the Last Book, Quran
for the guidance of humanity till eternity because the previous scriptures were
corrupted and undermined by human written books.
Torah revealed to Moses (pbuh) has 5853 verses 35, whereas Talmud (written
by Jewish religious scholars), stretches to well over 10 million words across
38 volumes36. It takes precedence over Divine scripture.
The New Testament (NT), the Christian holy scripture, has 27 books, only 4
Gospels with some verses attributed to Jesus Christ, while 23 other books
have been written by others attributed to St. Paul and his disciples. NT
comprises a total 7,959 verses, of which but 1,599 are sayings of Christ. The
word count, New Testament is 181,253. Only 36,450 of these 181,253 words
are the words of Christ—barely over 20 per cent. 37 Jesus Christ criticized the
clergy and tried to guide them to follow the true teachings of God in the
scripture38 but they turned against him.

Quran
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) made special arrangements and took extra care
for writing the Quran by scribes, memorization and preservation. He prohibited
writing of anything else besides the Quran. The Prophet (pbuh) had expressly
forbidden the writing down of any hadith! According to Muslim and ibn Hanbal:
Abi Said al Khudri reported that the Prophet said; "Do not write down anything
from me except the Quran. Whoever writes down anything other than the
Quran must erase it." There are some reports of permission to some
individuals but the fact remains that he did not leave anything written except
the Quran. Even till the 2nd century this status was maintained.

28 https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=4&bookid=1
29 https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=4&bookid=1
30 https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=4&bookid=1
31 https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=308&bookid=6
32https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=253&bookid=5
33 https://www.islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/subchapters.php?fbookschapters_id=213&bookid=4
34 https://www.islamawakened.com/quran/5/6/default.htm | https://trueorators.com/quran-tafseer/5/6
35 https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/OT-Statistics-NAB.htm
36 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24367959
37 https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/csj/csj001.htm
38 https://biblehub.com/bsb/matthew/23.htm
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The Quran was very carefully preserved during the first three caliphs' reign
and standard copies circulated. The Caliphs adhered to the policy and for the
next century there was only One Book of Allah, The Holy Quran, which has
6,236 verses. After the first century when all Companions also passed away,
Hadith books started to emerge in 2nd and 3rd century Hijrah. Presently there
are over 25000 Hadiths, over 70 books 39 There are millions of Hadith not
included in these books by the writers. Imam Shafi said that no one in entire
history can claim to know all Ahadith, it's humanly impossible. Their grades of
authenticity also keep changing. However, according to Imam Sayuti
(Egyptian scholar, historian and jurist), the most authentic (Tawatar/
Continuous) Hadiths concerning certain rituals, such as, Prayers, fasts, etc
are only 113.40

Essential Principles for Hadith Authenticity & Transmission

Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬was well aware of importance of Sunnah, while he banned Hadith
writing, he did specify criteria and procedure for “Hadith Authenticity and
Transmission” that Haith text (matan) must be in conformity with Quran &
intellect, the transmission method in memorization and narration, which was
followed for initial centuries. The foundational principles of Hadith transmission
are rooted in the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah. It is of paramount
importance to underscore that disregarding these principles and devising
one's own methodology amounts to committing shirk (9:31) 41, rather than
constituting valid ijtehad. These principles mandate that the textual contents 42
of Hadiths remains in alignment with the Qur'an and are logically sound43.
To illustrate, if someone were to suggest, for example, that consuming urine
could be an effective treatment for a particular ailment, such a narration could
be unequivocally rejected as a blasphemous and defamatory attempt. This is
because neither the Prophet's mission was to provide medical advice, nor can
such impure substances, forbidden for maintaining ritual purity, be advised for
consumption44. Hence, such a narration can be confidently rejected, as it
aligns with the teachings of the Prophet‫ﷺ‬.45

39 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hadith_collections
40 http://islamicencyclopedia.org/islamic-pedia-topic.php?id=744
41
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‫) و ابن‬۶۷۴۱۹ ‫ ح‬۱۸۵ /۲( ‫ (رواہ احمد‬،)237 :‫ حدیث نمبر‬،‫ (مشکٰو ۃ المصابیح‬،)۱۱۷‫؍‬۱ :‫) (سنن دارقطنی‬189 ,190 ,‫حدیث‬،‫المصابیح‬
‫ باب الكالم‬,‫ [الرئيسية الكفاية في علم الرواية للخطيب‬,)7277:‫ حدیث‬،‫ (البخاری‬,]1905 ‫ [ابی داوود‬،2950 ‫ [ صحیح مسلم‬,)۸۵( ‫ماجہ‬
]1303 ‫ حديث رقم‬،‫في أحكام األداء وشرائطه‬
) 1‫ نوٹ‬22:1 ،‫الحج‬،‫ تفسیر‬،‫ سید ابو اعلی مودودی‬،‫ ( تفہیم القرٓان‬,]22505 :‫ حدیث‬-‫ " [ مسند احمد‬,)2:269 ‫ (قرآن‬43
44 https://darulifta-deoband.com/home/ur/Food--Drinks/55040
https://quran1book.blogspot.com/2023/07/Urine-Treatment.html
]22505 :‫ حدیث‬-‫[ مسند احمد‬ 45
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The prevalent method of transmission of hadith recommended by Prophet ‫ﷺ‬

is by memorization and narration46. Use of private notes for memorization was
allowed47 to some while many were refused48. (only one book, the Qur'an49).50
Furthermore, the integrity of the chain of narrators is equally significant. The
directives51 of the Messenger‫ ﷺ‬are exceptionally clear and must not be
misconstrued or forgotten.52. It should be ingrained in our hearts and minds
that adhering to the guidance of the Messenger of Allah ‫ ﷺ‬is, in reality,
complying with the divine will of Allah. Disobeying the Messenger of Allah ‫ﷺ‬
can lead to severe consequences, including facing punishment in hellfire. 53,
hereafter, and we beseech Allah for His protection.

Role of Rightly Guided Caliphs in Preserving The Book of Allah, The Quran:
Caliph Abu-Bakr (Allah may be pleased with him),the first Caliph, on persuasion
of Omar, agreed to collect and arrange the Quran and kept it safe. He is
reported to have compiled a work, in which there were 500 traditions of the
Prophet, and handed it over to his daughter ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased
with her). The next morning, he took it back from her and destroyed it, saying:
“I wrote what I understood; it is possible however that there should be certain
things in it which did not correspond textually with what the Prophet had
said.”54.
Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) as heard by Abdullah bin Yassar
that, he heard delivering him a sermon, Ali said that whoever had any writing
other than the Qur'an, must return home and delete it, because the previous
nations went astray when they abandoned the book of Lord and indulged in
the debates of their scholars.55
Caliph Omar (may Allah be pleased with them) who enjoyed very special
status56, being a close associate of the Prophet (pbuh), as 2nd Caliph, after
thorough deliberations, decided not to have any other book besides book of

‫) و‬۴۲۳ ‫ ص‬۱۱۰۲ :‫رہ‬xx‫ فق‬۴۰۱ ‫ رواہ الشافعی (فی الرسالۃ ص‬،‫حیح‬xx‫ ص‬,228 :‫بر‬xx‫دیث نم‬xx‫ ح‬,‫ [(مشکوٰۃ المصابیح‬46
/‫نن ابی داود‬xx‫ «س‬:‫دیث‬xx‫ریج الح‬xx‫) تخ‬۴۳۶ /۱( ‫د‬xx‫) و احم‬۲۶۵۸( ‫) و الترمذی‬۱۷۳۸( ‫البیھقی فی شعب االیمان‬
،)1/437( ‫ و مسند احمد‬،)3694 :‫) (تحفة أالشراف‬230( 18 :‫المقدمة‬/‫ سنن ابن ماجہ‬،)3660( 10 ‫العلم‬
)‫) (صحیح‬235( 24 ‫المقدمة‬/‫ وسنن الدارمی‬،)5/183( ‫و‬
47 https://wp.me/scyQCZ-ban04
48 Hadith Book Ban: https://bit.ly/HadithBookBan , https://bit.ly/eNotes-HadithBan
،‫ مسند احمد‬، ‫ [الفاظ میں فرق کے ساتھ‬,]33 ‫) ["تقييد العلم للخطيب‬4:87 ،77:50،7:185 ،45:6 ،39:23 ،2:285 ,177:‫ (قرآن‬49
: ‫ الخطيب البغدادي‬، ‫ تقييد العلم‬،7510 :‫ حدیث‬،‫ صحیح مسلم‬،42 ‫ ماجہ‬،2676 ‫ ترمزی‬,4607 ‫ ابی داوود‬،‫مزید مالحضہ‬.10670 :‫حدیث‬
‫ريج‬xx‫ تخ‬: ‫در‬xx‫ شعيب األرناؤوط | المص‬: ‫ أبو سعيد الخدري | المحدث‬: ‫ الراوي‬,]2,3,4,5,6,1,[ )٢٠٨ / ١ ‫ فتح الباري‬, ‫ (لمكتبة الشاملة‬,)49
‫ وابن‬،‫ديث‬xx‫اء ح‬xx‫) بعضه في أثن‬2004( ‫ أخرجه مسلم‬: ‫ صحيح | التخريج‬: ‫ | خالصة حكم المحدث‬11092 : ‫المسند لشعيب | الصفحة أو الرقم‬
‫) واللفظ له‬11092( ‫ وأحمد‬،‫) مختصرًا‬37( ‫ماجه‬
50 Hadith Book Writing Ban:https://bit.ly/HadithBookBan , https://bit.ly/eNotes-HadithBan
51 https://wp.me/pcyQCZ-ce
]43 ،42 ‫ ماجہ‬،2676 ‫ ترمزی‬,4607 ‫[ابی داوود‬ 52
53 (3:132 ,47:33, ,8:20,,4:14, ,8:22, ,47:33, ,4:80 ،:‫ )قرآن‬، https://bit.ly/ObeyAllahORasool
54 https://salaamone.com/hadith-history/
55 History of Hadith -Nakhbat-Al-fikr by Ibn Hajar al-Esqalani - An Academic Review [Urdu]
56 http://balagha.net/forty-hadith-virtues-umar-bin-al-khattab/umar-hadith-thirty-one-fourty
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Allah, the Holy Quran57, because the previous communities (Jews and
Christians) went astray by ignoring the book 58 of Allah and by indulging in
unnecessary issues and debates.59,60 Moreover they were commanded not to
add anything or delete from the Scripture (Torah) which they violated.61
As to Umar (Allah may be pleased with him), we learn on the authority of
Ma’mar ibn Rashid, that during his caliphate, Umar once consulted the
companions of the Prophet on the subject of codifying the Hadith 62. Everybody
seconded the idea. Yet Umar continued to hesitate and pray to God for a
whole month for guidance and enlightenment. Ultimately, he decided not to
undertake the task, and said: “Former peoples neglected the Divine Books
and concentrated only on the conduct of the prophets; I do not want to set up
the possibility of confusion between the Divine Qur’an and the Prophet’s
Hadith [Dr. Mohammad Hamidullah]63
Another narration: “Umar ibn al-Khattab once tried to deal with the
problem of committing the Hadith to writing. The companions of the
Prophet whom he consulted, encouraged him, but he was not quite sure
whether he should proceed. One day, moved by God’s inspiration, he made
up his mind and announced: “I wanted to have the traditions of the Prophet
(Hadith) written down, but I fear that the Book of God might be encroached
upon. Hence I shall not permit this to happen.” He, therefore, changed his
mind and instructed the Muslims throughout the provinces: “Whoever has a
document bearing a prophetic tradition, shall destroy it.” The Hadith, therefore,
continued to be transmitted orally and was not collected and written down until
the period of al-Mamun.” (169-217 Hijrah) [Muhammad Husayn Haykal]64
Quran does not want anyone to believe in any other book or Hadith,
except Quran, which is called the best Hadith (discourse, scripture), here are
some verses:
1. Quran is a perfect, complete and fully detailed divine revelation (6:19,
38, & 114-116).
2. “Allah has sent down the best Hadith (ahsana alhadeethi kitaban) a
consistent Book wherein is reiteration. The skins shiver therefrom of
those who fear their Lord; then their skins and their hearts relax at the
remembrance of Allah . That is the guidance of Allah by which He
guides whom He wills. And one whom Allah leaves astray - for him
there is no guide.” [ Quran 39:23]

57 History of Hadith -Nakhbat-Al-fikr by Ibn Hajar al-Esqalani - An Academic Review [Urdu]

58 https://www.aish.com/atr/Torah_versus_Talmud.html, https://salaamone.com/torah-talmud
59 https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-the-Talmud-and-the-Torah
60 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadith_of_Umar%27s_ban_on_hadith, The Life of Muhammad. Cairo. 1935,
Introduction to Islam. Kuwait. 1977. pp. 34–35. https://www.quora.com/Did-Omar-ibn-al-khattab-ask-for-the-ban-of-Hadith
61 https://biblehub.com/deuteronomy/4-2.htm
62 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadith
63 http://salaamone.com/why-hadees-not-compiled-by-caliphs/
64 https://raseef22.com/article/1076059-the-secret-history-of-hadith-the-prophet-refused-it-and-abu-bakr-burnt-it
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3. “These are the verses of Allah (Quran) which We recite to you in truth.
Then in what Hadith after Allah and His verses will they believe?”
[Quran; 45:6)
4. “Then in what Hadith after the Qur'an will they believe? [Quran; 77:50 ,
7:185]
5. “Then in what Hadith after the Qur'an will they believe? [Quran; 7:185]
Here is the Trial65 of believers (Quran:29:2-7)... “Should I seek a judge other
than God, when it is He who has revealed the Book, clearly explained. Those
to whom We gave the Book earlier know that it is the truth revealed by your
Lord. Therefore, have no doubts. The Word of your Lord is perfected in truth
and justice. None can change His words. He is the All Hearing, the All
Knowing. If you obey the majority of those on earth, they will lead you astray
from God's way. They follow nothing but conjecture. They are only guessing.,
(Quran 6:114-116) 66
Quran also does not approve of any name except “Muslim” for the beleivers
endorsed 44 times67 and rejects sectarianism:68
“.. Allah named you “Muslims” before [in former scriptures] and in this [Quran]
that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses
over the people. (Quran;22:78)
“Surely those who divide the religion into sects and identify themselves as a
sect, O Muhammad, you have nothing to do with them. Their case will be
called to account by Allah Himself, He will inform them as to what they
did.”(Quran;6:159)
During his farewell sermon, the Messenger of Allah said: "I left for you what if
you hold up to, you will never be misguided, the BOOK OF ALLAH." [Muslim
15/19, 1218; Ibn Majah 25/84, Abu Dawud 11/56.]69
The command and Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Caliphs was in-line with
Quran, and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which was
strictly respected and followed until the end of the first century Hijrah. The
famous books of Hadiths were compiled in the third century, in violation of the
Quran, command and Sunnah of Rightly Guided Caliphs, hence their
legitimacy remains questionable.
The basis of religion is not based on the selfish desires of people, but on
the Quran and Sunnah. What is good or less good is well known to the
Messenger of Allah (pbuh) and special people nominated by him to make
important decisions [Rightly Guided Caliphs in this case]. Obedience to Allah,
His Messenger (pbuh) and people of authority (Rightly Guided Caliphs) forms
the basis of Islam, respectively.
Follow Rightly Guided Caliphs:
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said;
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69 https://sunnah.com/muslim/15/159
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"Certainly, the one who will live among you will see lots of differences.
So stick to my sunnah and the sunnah of the right-principled and rightly-
guided successors. Bite onto that with your molar teeth."70 71
"Acting upon my Sunnah and the Sunnah of my Khulaafa-i-Rashideen is
obligatory for you." (Ibni Maajah, Ch 6)
Obedience to the Messenger has been repeatedly highlighted.(Quran :4:80,
4:146, 4:14, 4:59).
There is a dire need to restore the central position of the Quran in Islam and in
the lives of Muslims, in line with Quran and the Sunnah [obedience to Prophet
(pbuh)], Rightly Guided Caliphs and companions, so that sectarianism , moral
decay, intellectual stagnation and other issues can be tackled.

Findings
The Study / Research72 reveals following:
1. The Quran does not permit us to believe in any book /Hadith except
the Quran.
2. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), prohibited writing of his speech (Hadith).
Some companions with weak memory were given special permission
and many including Abu Hurairah were refused, he did not write till his
death and always erased if any one was found 73. Memorization and oral
transmission was however permitted; this tradition/ practice continued
for early centuries, yet exists in some Madaris (seminaries). It may be
revived.
3. The Holy Quran was thoroughly rechecked, kept safe,initially then
bound in the form of a Book under special arrangements by the third
Caliph and distributed.
4. The issue of Hadith collection did not arise with the first caliph, it was
considered by 2nd Caliph and rejected to avoid any book besides
Quran, which is complete, detailed and comprehensive (moreover the
policy enunciated by Quran and Messenger must also have been kept
in view). The previous communities went astray by neglecting and
mixing up the Book of God with other books, reason given by Prophet ‫ﷺ‬
and second caliph.
5. The decision of the 2nd Caliph Umer (R).A) was also endorsed by other
Rightly Guided Caliphs (who were commanded by the Prophet (pbuh) to
be followed by the Muslims). This policy/ practice remained in force till
the second century Hijra when all Companions had passed away.
6. The Sunnah (practice) of the Prophet (pbuh) being of practical nature
(offering prayer etc), continues to be practiced/ followed by Muslims and

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71 [Abu Dawood and at-Tirmidhi, according to ibn Muhammad, al-Albaani, al-Bazzaar, al-Tirmidhi, al-Haakim, ibn Abdul Barr,
Abu Nuaim and numerous others, this is an authentic hadith. Recorded by at-Tirmidhi. According to Shaykh al-Albaani ‫رحمه هللا‬, it
is sahih. See al-Albaani, Saheeh al-Jaami, vol. 1 , p. 630.]
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passed on from generation to generation. It is not dependent upon

Hadith books or writings and is fully secure.
7. The famous Hadith books compiled / written in the 3rd century Hijrah
apart from benefits have been used to reinvent religion , sects (with
distortion due to difference in transmission, understanding and
interpretations) as if nothing existed during the first two centuries.
Quran and Sunnah through historic continuity always existed without
any break). Islam, was declared as the “Perfected Deen '', on 10 th of
Dul-Hajj, 10 Hijrah.(Quran;5:3).
8. Muslims deviated from the right path, once they practically abandoned
the Quran. While following their selfish desires adopted the path and
practice of Jewish and Christian to create more books to undermine the
Book of God despite clear warning by Allah, that: “They have taken their
rabbis and their monks as lords apart from God74”(9:31)
9. Allah has named the believers as Muslims 75, at least 44 times in the
Quran. All believers must abandon their sectarian titles, names, prefixes
and suffixes and remain satisfied and happy with the name given by
Allah.
10. Every effort should be made to restore Islam to its perfected 76,
pure, pristine state, of first century Hijraj, by following Quran, Sunnah of
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), four Rightly Guided Caliphs and
companions, anything contradicting Quran be extirpated after thorough
scrutiny.
11. For the compilation and interpretation of Hadith, there is a
need for a “Hadith Recompilation Project” based on the
standards and principles of the Quran and the sayings of the
Prophet Muhammad(‫)ﷺ‬. It is not a difficult task for the scholars
and experts, to sit down and take assistance of digital technology
and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The Chain of narrators is important
but the authenticity of content, text is more important.
1. This short paper is merely an introduction; the next step is to
study the "Summary of Research"77 followed by the Research
Theiss. The eBooks and articles are also available on websites.
This study is a long process that can be pursued gradually in
phases.
2. Obey and worship Allah, the Lord of all worlds (‫ين‬ َ ‫َ َال ِم‬x‫)رَبِّ ْالع‬78,
obedience to available sunnah of Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬needs through
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76 http://trueorators.com/quran-tafseer/5/3
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perfect
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verification as per given criteria79. Obedience to scholars (Ulema)

is strictly conditional with obedience to Quran and confirmed,
verified Sunnah as above, don't make them religious Lords80, it's
shirk/ polytheism. Advise your companions and scholars, however
If someone does not heed to the advice and follows interpretations
of his scholars, leaders, religious guides81, or follow his own
desires, it means that he/she takes them as his Lord (‫)رب‬, then
leaves them: “And our duty is only to deliver ˹the message˺
clearly.”(Quran 36:17)82. But continue to offer advice intermittently.

The Retrieval of Quran

The last book of Allah for guidance of humanity has been lost among a heap
of Hadith books: "Lord, my people did indeed abandon the Quran,"
(Quran;25:30). It must be retrieved by adhering to the commands of Allah,
Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬and sunnah of four rightly guided caliphs.
Next-Must Read: Quranic Odyssey : Past to Present - Reflections83

Conclusion:
“Allah wishes to explain things to you and guide you to the ways of those who
have gone before you and to turn to you in mercy. Allah is all knowing and all
wise. He wishes to turn towards you in mercy, but those who follow their own
passions want you to drift far away from the right path. God wishes to lighten
your burdens, for, man has been created weak. (Quran 4: 26,27,28)
“Perfect are the words of thy Lord in truthfulness and justice; no man can
change His words; He is the All-hearing, the All-knowing.” (Quran 6:115)
Then do they not reflect upon the Quran, or are there locks upon [their] hearts
(Quran 47:24)
The Messenger will say, "Lord, my people did indeed discard the Quran,"
(Quran;25:30)

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