Islam Quote by Nabeel Qureshi
““But even the most accurate ones are the word of Muhammad , not the word of Allah. We must not equate the hadith to the Quran.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on Islamic texts, 2015
Hadiths are human reports of Muhammad’s sayings, not divine Quranic verses, so they should not be equated with the Quran.
In simple terms: Hadiths are human accounts, not divine scripture.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish between prophetic sayings and holy text.
Themes
religion
interpretation
authority
faith
scholarship
Mood
inquisitive
respectful
analytical
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- interfaith dialogue
- personal study
- educational setting
- media interview
Key Concepts
textual analysis
source criticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should determine a text’s authority?
- How do different traditions handle secondary sources?
A Different Perspective
Equating hadiths to the Quran can lead to doctrinal errors.
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