About This Book
The Divine Hadith (Qudsii) by Muhammad S. Adly is a book on Hadith Qudsi, the category of hadith in which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) conveys words from Allah. The term comes from the word Quddus, "the Most Holy," one of the Names of Allah.
Because Hadith Qudsi carries meaning from Allah yet is not the Qur'an, readers often ask how the two differ. The distinctions covered include the following.
How Hadith Qudsi Differs from the Qur'an
- The Qur'an was brought down by Jibreel, while Hadith Qudsi may come through Jibreel, through inspiration, or by another means.
- The entire Qur'an is mutawatir (mass-transmitted); a Hadith Qudsi may or may not be.
- The Qur'an is recited in prayer; Hadith Qudsi is not.
- The Qur'an is divided into surahs, verses, ahzab, and parts; Hadith Qudsi is not.
- The Qur'an must be recited word for word, while a Hadith Qudsi may be narrated by meaning.
Who It's For
- Readers wanting an introduction to Hadith Qudsi
- Students of hadith and Islamic studies
- Study circles and Islamic school classes
Book Details
- Author: Muhammad S. Adly
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 157
- Size (inches): 5.5x8.5x0.40
- Size (cm): 14x21.5x1