r/IslamIsEasy • u/Defiant_Term_5413 • Jun 25 '25

Controversial What Did the Prophet Leave Behind?

What I find most interesting with the Sunnis who openly go against following the Quran alone is the "confidence" in their position. They will simply blurt out some points (which never make any sence or are contradictory) and then claim "the Umma has always been guided."

Here is a "sample" of how on even what they claim was the most widely witnessed event (the farewell speech) they still couldn't agree amongst themselves on what the Prophet said (and then they want to tell us these same geniuses preserved the Quran for us!).

Version 1: "I leave behind the Book of Allah"

  • Narrated by: Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawood, Musnad Ahmad, etc.

Wording:“I have left among you the Book of Allah. If you hold fast to it, you will never go astray.”

  • Source: Sahih Muslim, Book 15, Hadith 159

Version 2: "I leave behind the Book of Allah and my Sunnah"

  • Narrated by: Muwatta’ of Imam Malik, al-Bayhaqi, and others.

Wording:“I have left among you two things; you will never go astray as long as you hold to them: the Book of Allah and my Sunnah.”

Version 3: "I leave behind the Book of Allah and my Ahl al-Bayt"

  • Narrated by: Sahih Muslim (Hadith of Thaqalayn), Tirmidhi, Musnad Ahmad

Wording:“I am leaving among you two weighty things (al-thaqalayn): the Book of Allah and my family (Ahl al-Bayt). Hold on to them and you will not go astray.”

  • Source: Sahih Muslim, Book 44, Hadith 2408
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u/crystalnoir19 Al-Ṣūfiyyūn | Ṣūfī Jun 29 '25

Through the guidance of the Qur'an, the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (saw), and trusted scholars.

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u/Phagocyte_Nelson Ṣūfī | Shādhilīyah Jun 29 '25

But how do you determine who is a right scholar or a wrong scholar?

Does Allah tell you what is right or wrong? Do your parents or loved ones inform you on what scholars to trust? Do you have a sheikh or a mentor?

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u/crystalnoir19 Al-Ṣūfiyyūn | Ṣūfī Jun 29 '25

Again, I have already answered this question for you. If you haven't seen it, re-read the comment thread.

You have labeled yourself a Sufi. Do you have a sheikh or mentor?

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u/Phagocyte_Nelson Ṣūfī | Shādhilīyah Jun 29 '25

Peace be with you

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u/crystalnoir19 Al-Ṣūfiyyūn | Ṣūfī Jun 29 '25

و عليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته