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were written down on all manner of things for example leaves, skin, etc. From this they were
learned,
studied and memorised.
• Suppose hadith’s were being written down, learned, studied and memorised at the same
time as the
Qur’an, the possibility of the mixing of Hadith’s with ayats of the Qur’an was there and so
doing the
aforementioned in relation to Hadith was forbidden.
• when the Prophet was certain that his companions would be able to distinguish between
the Hadiths
and the words of the Qur’an, he encouraged them to write down the Hadiths to pass them
down to
others.
2(b) What in your opinion is the importance of classifying Hadiths? [4]
• The Qur’an gives instructions to Muslims about how to live and practice their faith, it does
not give
details showing how to implement the teachings given. This implementation of Qur’anic
instructions is
found in the Hadiths of the Prophet.
• If the Hadiths were not classified there would be a danger of Muslims not knowing the
correct way of
putting into practice their faith.
• in legal matters it is vital to only use only the most accurate Hadiths but when e.g. one is
looking for
moral teachings, a Hadith whose isnad is not strong by having a gap or say the narrator
having a weak
memory, a weak Hadith could be used and therefore the classification of Hadiths is
important.
• Muslims by following the guidance given in the classified Hadiths can follow the perfect
example of
the Prophet Muhammad.