Hadith of Umar's ban on hadith
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Some recorded oral tradition among Muslims is about Umar's ban on hadith.
Although the narration is prominently quoted and referred to, it is not given any formal name, in contrast to other hadith such as the Hadith of the pond of Khumm
or the Hadith of Qur'an and Sunnah.
with the Qur'an
, and that this decision of Muhammad
was upheld by his successors , including Umar
, the second Sunni Caliph. Although the Sunni view does not seem to be compatible with the fact that they have many books containing prophetic traditions. Sunni view this as the explanation of why it took centuries for the first official hadith collections to form.It didnt take centuries to form dont make things up especially with no reference.
However, some sources state dispute this account, and claim that it was Umar himself who was the first person to ban hadith collection, a view upheld by Shi'as.
Dr. Mohammad Hamidullah
Although the narration is prominently quoted and referred to, it is not given any formal name, in contrast to other hadith such as the Hadith of the pond of Khumm
Hadith of the pond of Khumm
The Hadith of the pond of Khumm refers to the saying about a historical event crucial to Islamic history. This event took place on 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah of 10 AH in the Islamic calendar at a place called Ghadir Khumm, which is located near the city of al-Juhfah, Saudi Arabia and was a place...
or the Hadith of Qur'an and Sunnah.
Introduction
Most Sunnis view that Muhammad himself proclaimed that no hadith are to be recorded to ensure that people would not confuse any hadithHadith
The term Hadīth is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism ascribed either validly or invalidly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad....
with the Qur'an
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
, and that this decision of Muhammad
Muhammad
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was upheld by his successors , including Umar
Umar
`Umar ibn al-Khattāb c. 2 November , was a leading companion and adviser to the Islamic prophet Muhammad who later became the second Muslim Caliph after Muhammad's death....
, the second Sunni Caliph. Although the Sunni view does not seem to be compatible with the fact that they have many books containing prophetic traditions. Sunni view this as the explanation of why it took centuries for the first official hadith collections to form.It didnt take centuries to form dont make things up especially with no reference.
However, some sources state dispute this account, and claim that it was Umar himself who was the first person to ban hadith collection, a view upheld by Shi'as.
Muslim view
Muslims view this hadith as notable and important on several accounts: several prominent persons are mentioned in the hadith and several controversial issues are dealt with.Sunni view
Muhammad Husayn HaykalMuhammad Husayn Haykal
Muhammad Hussein Haekal was an Egyptian writer, journalist, politician and Minister of Education in Egypt.- Life :...
Dr. Mohammad Hamidullah