The Difference Between the Qudsi Hadith and the Qur'an
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, what is your view regarding those who say that the difference between the Qudsi hadith and the Qur'an is that the meaning of the Qudsi hadith is from Allah, while its wording is from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? Is this within the methodology of the Asha'irah, or is it a correct statement?
Answer:
No, this definition is incorrect. The Qudsi hadith, both in its wording and its meaning, is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) narrates it from his Lord in its wording and meaning. However, its chain of narration may be authentic, good, or weak. It is not like the words of Allah, the Qur'an, which is mass-transmitted. Rather, it is subject to evaluation regarding its chain of narration. But if it is authentic and established, it is the word of Allah in both wording and meaning.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, what is your view regarding those who say that the difference between the Qudsi hadith and the Qur'an is that the meaning of the Qudsi hadith is from Allah, while its wording is from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? Is this within the methodology of the Asha'irah, or is it a correct statement?
Answer:
No, this definition is incorrect. The Qudsi hadith, both in its wording and its meaning, is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) narrates it from his Lord in its wording and meaning. However, its chain of narration may be authentic, good, or weak. It is not like the words of Allah, the Qur'an, which is mass-transmitted. Rather, it is subject to evaluation regarding its chain of narration. But if it is authentic and established, it is the word of Allah in both wording and meaning.
Source
شرح لمعة الاعتقاد [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من قوله : وقال النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - لحصين — islamhouse.com (51:20)
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