Answering Questions Through The Holy Qur'an: How to deal with people who believe in different hadith or interpretations? Sunni vs. Shiite vs. Quranist vs. Sufi

How to deal with people who believe in different hadith or interpretations? Sunni vs. Shiite vs. Quranist vs. Sufi

4:94 O you who believe, when you go forth in the way of Allah, then investigate, and do not say to the one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the transitory gains of the worldly life; for with Allah are abundant booties. You were like that before, then Allah conferred favor upon you; so investigate. Indeed, Allah is All-Aware of what you do.

17:84 Say, "Each works according to his manner, but your Lord is most knowing of who is best guided in way."

4:59 O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those having authority among you. Then if you disagree in anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is best and more suitable (for) determination.

(According to Verse 4:59, you can disagree with those having authority, but not with Allah and the Messenger. He who obeys the Messenger then he surely obeyed Allah (4:80), and you obey Allah by following the Qur’an (6:155, 10:15, 7:203-204). The Messenger only follows what is revealed to him (46:9, 75:18-19), he does not make any rule (5:4, 4:176, 4:127, 42:10))(The Messenger was to be obeyed in his lifetime, in this world. Now there is the hadith by which Sunnis, Shiites and the so-called Qur’anists disagree. That’s not an excuse or reason to argue or fight each other, because there is freedom of religion in Islam (2:256, 109:6, 17:107, 42:15, 28:55, 39:15, 50:45, 10:99-100, 10:41, 81:27-28, 33:28, 18:29, 6:108, 17:84). The intentional killing of a believer is severely and eternally punished (4:93), and fighting is in self-defense (2:190, 4:90, 60:8), and against oppression (49:9-10, 16:90). The hadith can never contradict the Qur’an (4:82). The Qur’an is the Criterion (2:185) to know what is true, not otherwise)(Verse 4:59 is in a context of disagreement. In other situations, you can enjoin yourselves what is right and forbid what is wrong (103:3, 3:114, 9:71))(Allah knows best)

4:83 And when there comes to them a matter about security or fear, they spread it. But if they had referred it to the Messenger and to those having authority among them, the ones who draw correct conclusions from it would surely have known it. And if not (for) the favor of Allah upon you and His Mercy, you would surely have followed Satan, except for a few.

(Verse 4:83 speaks about a specific matter, security or fear, rather than laws in Islam. In regard to those having authority, the Verse specifies “the ones who draw correct conclusions”, so it is under that condition, instead of “those having authority and they do not draw correct conclusions”)(Allah knows best)

36:25 Indeed, I have believed in your Lord, so listen to me."

(Those having authority must be believers)(Allah knows best)

42:10 And in whatever you differ, then its ruling is to Allah. That is Allah, my Lord, in Him I put my trust, and to Him I turn.

(Verse 42:10 explicitly says that the ruling is to Allah, in whatever you differ. The Prophet does not make rules (5:4, 4:176, 4:127, 42:10))(If the Prophet did not make rules, then you have to judge according to the rules in the Qur’an. Those with authority (other than the Prophets) make interpretations, and you can disagree with them (4:59))(Allah knows best)

5:4 They ask you what is made lawful for them. Say, "Lawful for you are the good things and what you have taught of hunting animals, ones who train animals to hunt, you teach them of what Allah has taught you. So eat of what they catch for you, and mention the name of Allah on it, and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is swift in taking account.

4:176 They seek your ruling. Say, "Allah gives you a ruling concerning kalala (one having no descendants or ascendants as heirs).” If a man died, having no child but a sister, then for her is half of what he left. And he will inherit from her if she has no child. But if there were two females, then for them two thirds of what he left. But if there are brothers and sisters, men and women, then the male will have the share of two females. Allah makes clear to you lest you go astray. And Allah is All-Knower of everything.

(God gives the ruling about something. So, the Prophet was to be obeyed, for example, in the matter of judging people in accordance to those rules (4:105, 4:65))(Allah knows best)

5:48 And We have revealed to you the Book in truth, confirming the Book that came before it and as a guardian over it. So (fa) judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their vain desires when the truth has come to you. For each of you We have made a law and a clear way. And if Allah had willed, He would have made you one community [and] but to test you in what He has given you; so race to good. To Allah you will all return, then He will inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.

(“Judge” in Verse 5:48 is in singular, the Prophet is commanded to judge by what Allah has revealed. And what Allah has revealed is the Qur’an, because “fa” (so) is sequential, so it refers to the previous sentence, which says “We have revealed to you the Book in truth”)(Allah knows best)

4:127 And they seek your ruling concerning women. Say, "Allah gives you the ruling about them and what has been recited to you in the Book concerning the orphans women to whom you do not give what is ordained for them and you desire to marry them, and the weak among children and to stand for orphans with justice. And whatever good you do, then indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of it.

7:188 Say, "I have no power for myself to benefit and nor harm, except what Allah wills. And if I would know of the unseen, surely I could have multiplied of the good and no evil would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bearer of good tidings to a people who believe."

11:118 And if your Lord had willed, surely He could have made mankind one community, but they will not cease to differ.

57:27 Then We sent Our Messengers on their footsteps and We followed with Jesus, son of Mary, and We gave him the Gospel. And We placed in the hearts of those who followed him compassion and mercy. But the monasticism they innovated - We did not prescribe it for them - only seeking the pleasure of Allah, but they did not observe it with right observance. So (fa) We gave those who believed among them their reward, but most of them are defiantly disobediently.

(According to Verse 57:27, Christians practiced monasticism, seeking the pleasure of Allah, those who believed among them had their reward. Some Sunnis and Shias tell each other, for example, that your party is going to Hell, and they think that their own party would go to Paradise. But, according to Verse 57:27, it is also about what you intended (33:5), while you are a Believer (2:62))(Allah knows best)

33:5 Call them by their fathers; it is more just near Allah. But if you do not know their fathers - then they are your brothers in religion and your friends. But there is no blame upon you if you made a mistake therein, but what your hearts intended. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

2:62 Indeed, those who believed, and those who became Jews, and the Christians, and the Sabians - who believed in Allah and the Last Day and did righteous deeds, so for them is their reward with their Lord; and they will have no fear, nor will they grieve.

2:277 Indeed, those who believe[d] and did good deeds and established the prayer and gave the zakah, they will have their reward from their Lord, and they will have no fear and nor will they grieve.

11:115 And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not let go waste the reward of the good-doers.

3:64 Say, "O People of the Book, come to a word that is equitable between us and you - that we worship none except Allah, nor we associate any partners with Him and that we will not take others as lords besides Allah." Then if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims."

49:9 And if two parties among the believers fight, then make peace between both of them. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the command of Allah. Then if it returns, then make peace between them with justice, and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.

(Fighting is in self-defense and against oppression)("Muslim" is an Arabic word meaning "one who submits (to God)", so “Muslims” are never criminals (68:35-36) because they obey God, and what God commands is good. On the other hand, there are ranks among the “believers” (4:95). Those who oppress, they are not obeying / submitting, because God forbids oppression (16:90), so the Verse says “fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the command of Allah” (49:9), but also, the next verse says, “the believers are only brothers, so make peace between your brothers”)(Allah knows best)

2:190 And fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, and do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like the transgressors.

(Self-defense)(Allah knows best)

4:90 Except those who join a group between whom and you there is a treaty or those who come to you with hearts restraining them from fighting you or fighting their people. And if Allah had willed, surely He would have given them power over you, and they would surely have fought you. So if they withdraw from you and do not fight against you and offer you peace, then Allah has not made for you a way against them.

60:8 Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you in the religion and do not drive you out of your homes, that you deal kindly and justly with them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.

2:256 There is no compulsion in the religion. Surely the right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in false deities and believes in Allah has grasped the firm handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.

51:54-55 So turn away from them, for you are not to be blamed. And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers.

50:45 We know best what they say, and you are not the one to compel them. But remind with the Qur’an whoever fears My threat.

14:8 And Moses said, "If you disbelieve, you and all who are on the earth, then indeed, Allah is certainly Free of need, Praiseworthy."

49:13 O mankind, indeed, We created you from a male and a female and We made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you near Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is All-Knower, All-Aware.

3:134 Those who spend in ease and hardship and those who restrain the anger and those who pardon people - and Allah loves the good-doers.

17:53 And say to My slaves to say that which is best. Indeed, Satan sows discord between them. Indeed, Satan is a clear enemy to man.

49:12 O you who believe, avoid much assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy and do not backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, you would hate it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.

9:107 And those who take a mosque (for) harm and disbelief and division among the believers, and as a station for whoever warred against Allah and His Messenger before. And they will surely swear, "we wish only the good." And Allah bears witness that indeed they are liars.

6:159 Indeed, those who divide their religion and become sects, you are not with them in anything. Their affair is only with Allah, then He will inform them of what they used to do.

4:93 And whoever kills a believer intentionally, then his recompense is Hell, abiding in it forever; and Allah's wrath will fall on him and He (will) curse him and He has prepared for him a great punishment.

(Verse 4:93 is very explicit)(Those who fear the punishment would not kill a believer)(Allah knows best)

20:74 Indeed, he who comes to his Lord as a criminal then indeed, for him is Hell. He will neither die in it and nor live.

3:105 And do not be like those who became divided and differed after the clear proofs came to them. And they will have a great punishment.

(You cannot use the absence of a Messenger as an excuse to sin. It is said that the coming of someone would unite Muslims, while God commands in the Qur’an not to be divided. So, you have to obey and unite together at the present moment, whether someone is coming or not. Verse 42:13 says, “to establish the religion and not to be divided therein”)(Allah knows best)

3:43 "O Mary, be obedient to your Lord and prostrate and bow down with those who bow down."

(Sunnis and Shiites prostrate and bow down. Muslims are commanded to prostrate and bow down with those who bow down, regardless of the small differences in prayer. Even Sunnis have differences in prayer among themselves)(Allah knows best)

7:29 Say, "My Lord has ordered justice, and set your faces at every masjid and invoke Him (being) sincere to Him in religion. As He originated you, (so) will you return."

9:11 But if they repent, and establish prayer and give zakah, then (they are) your brothers in religion. And We explain the Verses in detail for a people (who) know.

42:13 He has ordained for you of the religion what He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We have revealed to you, and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to establish the religion and not to be divided therein. Difficult for the polytheists is that to which you call them. Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides to Himself whoever turns.

(Separating or dividing the religion is spread by some people. According to Verse 6:121, obeying the devils is polytheism)(Allah knows best)

30:31 Turning to Him, and fear Him and establish the prayer and (do) not be of the polytheists 30:32 Of those who divide their religion and become sects, each party rejoicing in what they have.

(You cannot become a sect. If you differ from the religion, it implies polytheism (aka obeying people/Satan instead of obeying God))(Allah knows best)

41:33 And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteous deeds and says, "Indeed, I am of the Muslims/those who submit?"

(Whether you follow the Sunnah of the Sunnis or the Sunnah of the Shiites, the name of those who submit is “Muslim”. Another name or addition to the name (e.g. Sunni and Shia Muslim) would imply division, and an innovation which is not supported in the Qur’an)(Allah knows best)

22:78 And strive for Allah with the striving which is due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you any difficulty in the religion. The religion of your father Abraham. He named you Muslims before, and in this, that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over mankind. So establish prayer and give zakah and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protector - so an Excellent Protector and an Excellent Helper.

23:52 And indeed this, your religion, is one religion. And I Am your Lord, so fear Me. 23:53 But they cut off their affair between them into sects, each faction rejoices in what they have.

49:10 The believers are only brothers, so make peace between your brothers, and fear Allah so that you may receive mercy.

3:103 And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together, and do not be divided. And remember the Favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He made friendship between your hearts then by His Favor you became brothers. And you were on the brink of the pit of the Fire, then He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes clear for you His Verses so that you may be guided.

2:224 And do not make Allah an excuse in your oaths that you do good, and be righteous and make peace between people. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

3:139 And do not weaken and do not grieve and you will be superior, if you are believers.

16:125 Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and discuss with them in that which is best. Indeed, your Lord, He is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, And He is most knowing of the guided ones.

28:55 And when they hear vain talk, they turn away from it and say, "For us are our deeds and for you are your deeds. Peace be on you; we do not seek the ignorant."

42:15 So to that then invite, and stand firm as you are commanded and do not follow their desires, but say, "I believe in what Allah has sent down of the Book, and I am commanded to do justice between you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us are our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no argument between us and between you. Allah will assemble us, and to Him is the final return."

22:68 And if they argue with you, then say, "Allah is most knowing of what you do. 22:69 Allah will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection, concerning that over which you used to differ."

16:90 Indeed, Allah commands justice and good, and giving to relatives, and forbids immorality and bad and oppression. He admonishes you so that you may take heed.

4:29 O you who believe, do not eat one another’s wealth unjustly; instead do business with mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves. Indeed, Allah is Most Merciful to you. 4:30 And whoever does that in aggression and injustice, then soon We will cast him into a Fire. And that is easy for Allah.

2:113 The Jews say, "The Christians have nothing upon." And the Christians say, "The Jews have nothing upon," although they both recite the Book. Thus say those who do not know similar statements. Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection in which they were differing.

(Similarly, Sunnis and Shiites recite the same Scripture. According to Verse 2:113, those who do not know say similar statements (e.g. “you have nothing upon”). And the Verse mentions a common Scripture (the Qur’an in the case of Muslims, by which Muslims have to unite, regardless of other sources in which they differ))(Allah knows best)

59:10 And those who came after them, they say, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith, and do not put in our hearts any rancor towards those who believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Full of Kindness, Most Merciful."

3:159 So because of Mercy from Allah you dealt gently with them. And if you had been rude (and) harsh at heart, surely they would have dispersed from around you. Then pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them in the matter. Then when you have decided, then put trust in Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who put trust.

(Muslims should deal gently with each other)(Allah knows best)

10:41 And if they deny you then say, "For me are my deeds, and for you are your deeds. You are disassociated from what I do, and I am disassociated from what you do."

(If someone denies you or disagree with you, the Verse does not tell you to fight)(Allah knows best)

5:43 But how can they appoint you a judge while they have with them the Torah, wherein is the Command of Allah , then they turn away after that? And those are not believers. 5:44 Indeed, We revealed the Torah wherein was Guidance and light. The Prophets who submitted judged by it for the Jews, as did the Rabbis and the scholars as they were entrusted with the Book of Allah and they were witnesses to it. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not sell My Verses for a little price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed, then those are the disbelievers.

(Verse 5:43 is speaking about disbelievers, who are hypocrites because they do not believe or follow the Command of Allah in the Torah, then how can they appoint Muhammad a judge, while Muhammad is actually following the Command of Allah?)(Verse 5:44 supports that a common Scripture (The Qur’an in the case of Muslims), is commonly used by the Prophets, the Rabbis and the scholars. The Verse doesn’t mention secondary sources)(Allah knows best)

49:6 O you who believe, if a wicked person comes to you with information, investigate, lest you harm a people in ignorance, then you become regretful over what you have done.

(Some people in a sect try to spread falsehood and defamation against other sects, instead of trying to unite (e.g. Sunnis vs. Shiites); and also, historically, many people opposed and tried to defame, for example, Jesus, and also many people tried to defame Muhammad during his lifetime in this world and right after, as an excuse, in order to expel or kill or try to prove the Messengers wrong (e.g. Jesus never said that he was God, but Jews used such a lie trying to kill him, then gentiles made such a lie their religion. Similarly, some people wanted to include in Islam defamation against Muhammad as if it was part of Islam, for example, “drinking urine”, “the story of a prophet running naked”, “the prophet marrying a 6 years old”, etc. It is not just a matter of Sunnis against Shiites and vice versa, but many Sunnis and even Sunni scholars disagree with other Sunnis in those controversial matters, so you have to use the Qur’an as a Criterion to know the truth. See the links below about some controversial matters which might contradict the Qur’an: “Does Islam support pedophilia or child marriages? Did Prophet Muhammad marry a 6 year old?”, “Is apostasy allowed?”, “Is it allowed in Islam to have relations with maids/slaves without marrying? Are sex slaves allowed in Islam?”, “Is there “honor killing” in the Qur’an, as there is in the Bible?”, “Is stoning supported in the Qur'an?”, “Is the Qur'an created or uncreated (always existed)?”, “Are there ten recitations of the Qur’an?”, ““Greater/inner” jihad vs. “lesser/outer” jihad. Are these concepts right? Is the “greater” jihad better than the “lesser” one?”, “Can Muslims say Salam (Peace) to Non-Muslims?”, “Can you divorce your wife by just saying three words (triple talaq) in Islam?”, “Do Muslims have to kill Jews and Christians just because they are not Muslims? Or is it only allowed in self-defense?”, “Are women allowed to drive in Islam?”, “Is there any contradiction in the Qur'an?”, “Are there any abrogated verses in the Qur'an?”, “Can a Muslim man or woman marry a Non-Muslim?”, “Explanation of Verses 66:1-6: Incident of honey or Maria the Copt? Muhammad’s wife or concubine?”, “Is there freedom of religion in Islam? Is there compulsion in Islam?”, “Are forced marriages allowed in Islam?”, etc.)(Allah knows best)

39:27 And indeed, We have set forth for people in this Qur’an of every example, so that they may take heed. 39:28 A Qur’an in Arabic, without any crookedness, so that they may become righteous.

(You can become righteous following the Qur’an. That’s the common Scripture for all Muslims in which they have to be in agreement)(Allah knows best)

8:2 The believers are only those who feel fear in their hearts when Allah is mentioned, and when His Verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith, and they put their trust in their Lord.

(The Qur’an increase the believers in faith. If the hadith of the Sunnis or the hadith of the Shiites do not increase in faith to some people, then, there is freedom of religion, you do not have to fight them, but for them their deeds and for you your deeds)(Allah knows best)

(They ask the Prophet, and the Prophet recites what God revealed to him (“say...”). The Prophet does not make any rule (5:4, 4:176, 4:127, 42:10))(Allah knows best)

4:65 But no, by your Lord, they will not believe until they make you judge about what arises between them, then they find in themselves no discomfort from what you have decided and submit in submission.

(The Prophet judges between them (4:65) according to the Book (4:105))(Allah knows best)

4:105 Indeed, We have sent down to you the Book with the truth so that you may judge between the people with what Allah has shown you. And do not be a pleader for the deceitful.

38:62 And they (will) say, "What/(why) [for us] (do) we not see men (whom) we used to count [them] among the bad ones?

See also in this blog: The Qur’an and Sunnah. Verses used by people in favor and against the hadith. Does the Qur’an support following the hadith (a saying attributed to Prophet Muhammad)?

https://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2016/10/verses-used-by-people-in-favor-and.html

See also: Is there any difference between “Muslim” and “Believer”?

http://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2017/04/is-there-any-difference-between-muslim.html

See also: How important is the unity of Muslims?

http://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2016/04/how-important-is-unity-of-muslim-ummah.html

See also: Explanation of Verses 66:1-6: Incident of honey or Maria the Copt? Muhammad’s wife or concubine?

https://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2017/09/explanation-of-verses-661-6.html

See also: Are there any abrogated verses in the Qur'an?

https://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2016/03/are-there-any-abrogated-verses-in-quran.html

See also: If the Qur’an is explained in detail, why is not possible to learn, who Abu Lahab is and why he and his wife are damned to hell, without referencing hadith? Is Chapter 111 pointless?

http://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2017/04/if-quran-is-explained-in-detail-why-is.html

See also: Clarity of the Qur’an? Is the Qur'an vague and unclear?

http://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2016/05/is-quran-vague-and-unclear.html

See also: Is there any contradiction in the Qur'an? (0) (Index)

https://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2017/03/refutation-of-so-called-internal.html

See also: Does Islam support pedophilia or child marriages? Did Prophet Muhammad marry a 6 year old?

https://aqtthq.blogspot.com.es/2017/04/does-islam-support-pedophilia-or-child.html