Arguing Quote by Jeffrey Lang
“Abdur Rab offers a comprehensive vision of Islam using the Quran as his sole religious textual source. He intentionally avoids the hadith literature, which he believes, and argues, has done much damage to the message of the Quran. His work provides many thought-provoking insights and should be a significant contribution to the 'Quran only' movement in modern Islam.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Islam and the Quran Only, Jeffrey Lang, 2023
The author argues for interpreting Islam solely through the Quran, rejecting hadith as harmful to its pure message.
In simple terms: Focus on Quran alone, reject hadith.
Key Takeaway
Consider Quranic sources exclusively.
Themes
religion
interpretation
Quran only
modern Islam
scholarship
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
critical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal belief
- community teaching
Key Concepts
Quranic hermeneutics
scriptural authority
Islamic reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How does excluding hadith affect Islamic law?
- What benefits arise from a Quran-only approach?
A Different Perspective
Critics say ignoring hadith may overlook historical context.
![“The Quran says nothing about the veil, except for an injunction to veil the bosom, which is obvious. As for the face, Muhammad's wife Khadijeh never wore the veil, nor did the other wives of the Prophet after Khadijeh died. [...] The ulema have twisted the Quran with their hadith, always twisting…” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a0/kim-stanley-robinson-2148_bosoms_the-quran-says-nothing-about-the-veil-ex_297158.jpg)
![“Muhammad sets the model for being a good statesman. He also sets the model for being a good warrior, for chivalry, of nobility, of all the things which the Quran and Hadith [The recorded collections of the sayings and traditions of the Prophet] says of treating your enemy with dignity and kindness.” quote by Seyyed Hossein Nasr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dda/seyyed-hossein-nasr-6182_chivalry_muhammad-sets-the-model-for-being-a-good_240170.jpg)
