Relation between quran and hadith in working out details of Islamic laws?

Answer 1

The two main indispensable sources of principles & laws in Islam are the Holy Quran which contains The Almighty Allah's speech , & Al-Sunnah which contains the details of every day in the life of the prophet Muhammad PBUH, what he said,what he did, what he allowed the Muslims to do, what he commanded them to do,what he prohibited ..etc.

About the relation between them, they are very attached to each other. I'll give you some points for the purpose of clarification:

1. Allah in the Holy Quran commanded the Muslims to be followers of the prophet Muhammad PBUH. Allah says :

" Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah."

( chapter 33, verse 21 ) Al-Ahzab (The Clans, The Coalition, The Combined Forces)

Also, Allah says:

" .... So take what the Messenger assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you. And fear Allah. for Allah is strict in Punishment. "

( chapter 59, verse 7 ). Al-Hashr (Exile, Banishment)

Also, Allah says :

"By the Star when it goes down,-

2. Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled.

3. Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.

4. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him:

5. He was taught by one Mighty in Power"

( chapter 53, verses 1 -5 ). An-Najm (The Star)

2. Many of the commands of Allah can't be done without following Al-sunnah. For example Allah commanded the Muslims to pray, but the method of the prayer is illustrated in all of its details by the prophet Muhammad PBUH.

3. Also, some verses of the Holy Quran can be explained by other verses of the Holy Quran (maybe in other chapters ), or they can be explained by Al-Sunnah.

4. The prophet Muhammad PBUH had clearly commanded the Muslims to be strongly tenacious to both of the Holy Quran & his Sunnah, & he PBUH told that if the Muslims do that they'll never be astray or misled.