Allah Quote by Al-Shafi‘i
“There is not on the face of the earth-after the Book of Allah - a book which is more sahih than the book of Malik.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Hadith collection by Imam Malik, 8th century
The Quran is considered the most authentic scripture, surpassing even the highly regarded Hadith collection of Malik in reliability.
In simple terms: Quran is most reliable.
Key Takeaway
Trust the Quran’s authenticity.
Themes
faith
authority
scripture
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
scholarly
When to use this quote
- religious study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief
- textual criticism
Key Concepts
Islamic theology
canonical hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we evaluate religious texts?
- What makes a text 'more sahih'?
A Different Perspective
Some scholars argue differing criteria for authenticity.
![“As for the people of Tasawwuf, they affirm the love of Allah, and this is more evident among them than all other issues…the affirmation of the love of Allah is well-known in the speech of their [old] and recent masters, just as it is affirmed in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah and in agreement of…” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b7/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_affirmation_as-for-the-people-of-tasawwuf-they-affir_224179.jpg)
![“[T]he people who are close to Allah worry so much about wasting time that they call themselves to account for every breath they spend - how many of us wonder about how we spend our day, let alone each breath?” quote by Ethar El- Katatney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a43/ethar-el-katatney-236694_allah_t-he-people-who-are-close-to-allah-worry_3003.jpg)
