FABRICATION OF HADITH AND ITS CAUSES: AN APPRAISAL

The Qur'an and Sunnah form the cornerstones of Islam. Both are indispensable sources of Islamic law as one cannot practice Islam without consulting both of them. For this reason, the Sunnah has been studied almost with the same care as the Qur’an. It was recorded studied and transmitted down the centuries through succeeding generations. The Prophet (S.A.W) on the other hand, was described by A’isha (may Allah be pleased with her) as the mirror of the teachings of the Holy Qur’an”.’ He was charged by Allah not only to convey the texts and words of the Qur’an as revealed unto him, but also explain the details of rulings contained therein through speeches, actions and silent approvals of the actions or sayings of others.