Hujjiyyah al Hadith

Ḥujjiyyat al-Ḥadīth – Muftī Muḥammad Taqī ʿUthmānī

The Authority of Ḥadīth

The Sunnah of Rasūlullāh ﷺ is an indispensable source of Islamic guidance and legislation. In Ḥujjiyyat al-Ḥadīth, the renowned Islamic scholar Muftī Muḥammad Taqī ʿUthmānī presents a detailed discussion on the authority, significance, and preservation of Prophetic ḥadīth.

Originally written in English and subsequently translated into Urdu by Saud Ashraf ʿUthmānī, this important work explains the position of the Sunnah as a source of Islamic law alongside the Qurʾān. It addresses the scope of Prophetic authority, the role of the Sunnah in explaining the Qurʾān, and the historical preservation and authenticity of ḥadīth.

Drawing upon Islamic sources and scholarly discussion, the book responds to objections concerning the authority of ḥadīth and clarifies why the teachings and guidance of Rasūlullāh ﷺ are essential for understanding and practising Islam correctly.

An important read for students of knowledge, teachers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of Islamic law, this work provides a valuable introduction to the authoritative status of the Sunnah and its central role in the Islamic tradition.