Quran Alone (Part-2)

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The link of the first part
http://www.somewhereinblog.net/blog/hanifdhaka/30029898

The Only Revelation to Muhammad (s) was Quran:

It is a common claim by some Mullah that besides Quran, Muhammad (s) got another revelation that is called hadith. In support their view, they gave lots of reference especially from so called hadith literature, but very few from Quran.
To understand the origin of concept of second revelation, I request people to read the history of hadith and compare it to the concept of “Talmud”. The Talmud was saying of their Rabais (Priest/Mullah etc), tradition, old saying (similar to hadith) to the Jews people who accepted Talmud is a revelation beside Taorah as their Rabai says without Talmud, Taorah cannot be understood. The same thing happened in Islam as well. If time permits, I may write on this issue later.

The claim being hadith is a second type of revelation can be easily void/ nullified by both Quran and Hadith itself. Since, each and every Muslim must obey Quran and has to set it top most priority over others, we will see what Quran says about such claim.

Mullah often quote the following verse to support their views:
“Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. It is no less than a revelation revealed” (53:3-4)

So, let’s analyze this verse in light of other Quranic verse to understand actually what Allah says and what Mullah understand.

Everything that Prophet said was not revelation:
Based on the verse (53:3-4) quoted above, the Mullah immediately draw a conclusion that whatever prophet says is a revelation, therefore hadith is also a revelation. Let’s see what Quran says about this

In Quran, we find no less than six incident where the prophet (s) made mistake. These are found in (8:67, 9:43, 9:113-114, 33:37, 66:1 and 80:1-10)

Example 1:
It is not for a prophet to have captives [of war] until he inflicts a massacre [upon Allah 's enemies] in the land. Some Muslims desire the commodities of this world, but Allah desires [for you] the Hereafter. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.(8:67)

Why Allah says the above verse to prophet if everything spoken by the prophet was from Allah?

Example 2:
“Allah pardon you! Why did you give them leave until those who spoke the truth had become manifest to you and you had known the liars?”(9:43)

In the above verse, the prophet was admonished as to why he had given permission to the hypocrites until the truthful people were made distinct from the liars. If everything was spoken by the prophet were the revelation of God, then the above verse would not have been contradicted to the prophet’s permission (prophet’s speech to the hypocrites) to the hypocrites for non-participation of Jihad.


Example 3:
It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire. And the request of forgiveness of Abraham for his father was only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became apparent to Abraham that his father was an enemy to Allah , he disassociated himself from him. Indeed was Abraham compassionate and patient (9:113-114)

In the above verse we understand that the prophet asked forgiveness to Allah for polytheists, and as a result, Allah revealed the above verse. Now the question is, if asking forgiveness for polytheists is not permissible, then why the prophet did it? If his every speech/action was a form of “Wahi”, then how come it contradict the Allah’s saying.

Example 4:

“O Nabi! Why do you forbid (yourself) that which Allah has made lawful for you; you seek to please your wives; and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”(66:1)


In this above verse, Allah admonished prophet for making a particular thing unlawful to please his wife which Allah does not make unlawful. In this verse, we can see clearly, the prophet went opposite to Allah’s command and corrected by Allah. Had everything spoken by the prophet was a revelation, how come this incident could take place?


Example 5:
And [remember, O Muhammad], when you said to the one on whom Allah bestowed favor and you bestowed favor, "Keep your wife and fear Allah ," while you concealed within yourself that which Allah is to disclose. And you feared the people, while Allah has more right that you fear Him. So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you in order that there not be upon the believers any discomfort concerning the wives of their adopted sons when they no longer have need of them. And ever is the command of Allah accomplished.(33:37)

In the above verse, the prophet was acting like all other human beings and is a proofs that he was also prone to mistake, thus everything what he says was no revelation by Allah.

Example 6:
“(The Prophet) frowned and turned away, Because there came to him the blind man. What could inform thee but that he might grow (in grace)?Or take heed and so the reminder might avail him? As to one who regards Himself as self-sufficient, To him do you address yourself. And no blame is on you if he would not purify himself And as to him who comes to you striving hard, And with fear (in his heart), Of him you were unmindful.”(80:1-10)

Here we see Allah admonishing the prophet for acting incorrectly by focusing his attention on a kafir when a sincere Muslims who wanted guidance was seeking his guidance.

The incidents (examples 1-6) or its details mentioned above are not of significant importance except that it is a clear reminder for all sincere believers that God alone is the Law Maker, and Muhammad (s) or any other messenger is not authorized to make law as Allah clearly states [si]"Shall I seek other than God as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed?" 6:114.

We must also understand that God does not include these six cases of reprimand for the sake of belittling His own prophet, but God includes these incidents in the Quran so that the reader of the Quran would be asserted that Muhammad (s) was a human being like all of us and that he is thus prone to make mistakes like all of us. Sadly, the ones who are intent on idolizing Muhammad (s) and making an infallible god-like figure out of him cannot see the wisdom of these incidents! They continue to disregard clear Quranic truth! They continue to say that every word uttered by the prophet was divine inspiration!
Now the reader judge by themselves is everything the prophet said, acted was a form of revelation according to Quranic teaching? Who do you believe, Allah or Mullah? It’s your choice.

We are understood in the Quran that Muhammad (s) was infallible only in the message of Quran but fallible by his personal speech, deeds as Allah mention in the Quran:
"Say, "If I go astray, I go astray because of my own shortcomings. And if I am guided, it is because of my Lord's inspiration. He is Hearer, Near" 34:50

So, the correct explanation of the verse 53:3-4 is referred to the revelation of Quran. The prophet never said anything out of his own desire regarding the revelation of Quran. Other than the revelation of Quran, he is a human being and prone to mistake and he has no authority to make law as proved by the Quranic verse 6:114.

More Proof:
Now look at the internal Quranic evidence that only revelation sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (s) was Quran.

Proof 1:
We read an objection raised by the kafir that when a Verse/Ayah is not revealed to the Prophet why he doesn’t create one by himself:
“And when you, [O Muhammad], do not bring them a sign, they say, "Why have you not contrived it?" Say, "I only follow what is revealed to me from my Lord. This [Qur'an] is enlightenment from your Lord and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (7:203)

Had everything uttered by the prophet (s) was revelation, the above verse would not be been revealed.

Proof 2:
Allah challenges in the Quran..
“And if you arie in doubt concerning that which We reveal to Our slave (Muhammad), then bring a Surah similar to it, and call your witnesses beside Allah if you are truthful.”(2:23)

“Or, do they say: He has forged it. Say: Then bring ten forged Surahs like it and call upon whom you can besides Allah, if you are truthful.(11:13)

These clearly tell us that what was being revealed was in surah form. Did the prophet speak in chapters? Was his speech composed of verses and chapters? No!

So this is another proof that everything the prophet was NOT revealed

Proof 3:
“The hypocrites fear lest a Surah should be sent down to them telling them plainly of what is in their hearts. Say: Go on mocking, surely Allah will bring forth what you fear.”(9:64)

We see that the hypocrites feared the REVELATION of a SURAH revealing their intent. If everything the prophet said was by revelation, then why could he not just say it? Why wait for a surah? The answer is clear! Because it was only the Qur’an that was revealed to him! Why would they not fear his other non-Qur’anic revelations?

Proof 4:
“And those who believe say: Why has not a Surah been revealed? But when a decisive Surah is revealed, and fighting is mentioned therein you see those in whose hearts is a disease look to you with the look of one fainting because of death. Woe to them then!”(47:20)

From the above verse we can see explicit reference to exactly what was revealed to the prophet

It was Quran, Quran and Only Quran:
Now let’s see what Allah says about the revelation:

“And We have not taught him poetry, nor is it meet for him; it is nothing but a reminder and a plain Qur’an, that it may warn him who would have life, and (that) the word may prove true against the unbelievers”. (36:69-70)

“And thus have We revealed to you an Arabic Qur’an, that you may warn the mother city and those around it, and that you may give warning of the day of gathering together wherein is no doubt; a party shall be in the garden and (another) party in the burning fire.” (42:7)

“Say: I follow only that which is inspired in me from my Sustainer. This (Qur'an) is insight from your Sustainer, and a guidance and a mercy for a people that believe. And when the Qur'an is recited, give ear to it and pay heed, that you may obtain mercy.” (7:203-204)

“We know best what they say, and you are not one to compel them; therefore remind him by means of the Qur’an who fears My promise.” (50:45)

“And to rehearse the Qur’an: and if any accept Guidance, they do it for the good of their own souls; and if any astray, say: ‘I am only a warner”. (27:92)

These are the verses of Allah which We recite to you in truth. Then in what statement after Allah and His verses will they believe? (45:6)

So it is now very clear that the only revelation received by the prophet for our guidance was the Qur’an


And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers.. (5:440)

And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the wrongdoers...s (5:45)

And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the defiantly disobedient... (5:47)

And We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth....... And judge, [O Muhammad], between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations and beware of them, lest they tempt you away from some of what Allah has revealed to you. Then is it the judgment of [the time of] ignorance they desire? But who is better than Allah in judgment for a people who are certain [in faith]. (48-50)

With reference to the Jews then the Christians then to Muslims, Allah repeatedly tells us that we must ONLY follow that which is revealed and not the words and opinions of men, which is the judgment of the times of ignorance. So as Muslims, we must derive religious knowledge and guidance only from the Qur’an and not from the normal speech of the prophet.

Allah predicted this state of the Muslim Ummah within the Qur’an. The context of the following verse is the day of judgment.

“And the day when the unjust one shall bite his hands saying: O! Would that I had taken a way with the Messenger” (25:27)

We will see how the people destined for hell will wish they had followed the messenger that had come to them.

“O woe is me! Would that I had not taken such a one for a friend! Certainly he led me astray from the reminder after it had come to me; and the Shaitaan fails to aid man.” (25:28-29)

They will say that someone lead them astray as they took him for a friend. And as a result he leads them away from the reminder, which is the Qur’an.

“And the Messenger will say: O my Lord! Surely my people have neglected this Qur’an.” (25:30)

Muhammad (s) proclaims in the Qur’an that his people (the Muslims) have neglected the Qur’an.


“And thus have We made for every prophet an enemy from among the sinners and sufficient is your Lord as a Guide and a Helper” (25:31)

This verse tells us that, thus for every prophet there is an enemy, that is, an enemy that will lead people away from the Qur’an, the truth.

The next verse elaborates on the theme of (25:31): -

“Likewise did We make for every Prophet an enemy,- evil ones among men and Jinns, inspiring each other with embellished speech by way of deception. If your Lord had so planned, they would not have done it: so leave them and their inventions alone.” (6:112)

It is the enemies of the prophets who fabricate deceptive speech and inspire it in one another in order to guide away from the truth. This can very easily refer to the books of Hadith, the books of Hadith are seen as a legitimate religious source, they take away focus from the Qur’an and the majority of Muslims believe in them and follow them. Yet, they have no justification in the Qur’an. As a relevant aside, this easily applies to the so called Oral traditions (Mishna) of the Jews as part of their Talmud.

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