Validity of marriage with Denial of Hadith

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It should be clearly understood that the authority and reliability of Hadith are proven through definitive texts (Qur’an itself). Rejecting Hadith is, in reality, an escape from the eternal obedience of the Messenger ﷺ and a challenge to his authority.

The authority of Hadith and Sunnah is clear and evident, and the continuous practice and transmission of the Ummah is a strong proof of it. Below are some evidences:

رَبَّنا وَابْعَثْ فِيهِمْ رَسُولاً مِنْهُمْ... (البقرة، 129)

Translation:

“Our Lord! Send among them a Messenger from themselves who will recite Your verses to them, teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You are the Almighty, the Wise.”

كَما أَرْسَلْنا فِيكُمْ رَسُولاً مِنْكُمْ... (البقرة، 151)

Translation:

“As We have sent among you a Messenger from yourselves, who recites Our verses to you, purifies you, teaches you the Book and wisdom, and teaches you what you did not know.”

لَقَدْ مَنَّ اللَّهُ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ... (آل عمران، 164)

Translation:

“Indeed, Allah has conferred a great favor upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger from themselves, reciting His verses to them, purifying them, and teaching them the Book and wisdom, while before that they were in clear misguidance.”

هُوَ الَّذِي بَعَثَ فِي الْأُمِّيِّينَ... (الجمعة، 2)

Translation:

“He is the One who sent among the unlettered a Messenger from themselves, reciting His verses, purifying them, and teaching them the Book and wisdom, while before that they were in clear misguidance.”

Explanation :

In all these verses, the mission of the Prophet ﷺ is mentioned as:

Reciting the verses

Teaching the Book (Qur’an)

Teaching Wisdom (Hikmah)

Purifying people

Now it is clear that “Wisdom” is something separate from the Qur’an, otherwise mentioning it separately would have no meaning. Similarly, “purification” is also more than just reciting verses.

Therefore, the detailed explanation of wisdom and purification is what we call Hadith and Sunnah.

The Companions and early scholars like Ibn Abbas (RA), Hasan Basri, and Qatadah all explained that “Hikmah” means the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

Imam Shafi‘i (رحمه الله) wrote:

“فذكر الله الكتاب... الحكمة سنة رسول الله”

Translation:

“Allah mentioned the Book (Qur’an) and also mentioned Wisdom. I heard scholars of the Qur’an say that Wisdom refers to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah.”

Allah also says:

وَأَنْزَلْنا إِلَيْكَ الذِّكْرَ لِتُبَيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ... (النحل، 44)

Translation:

“And We revealed to you the Reminder (Qur’an) so that you may clearly explain to people what has been sent down to them.”

This shows that the Prophet ﷺ was given the responsibility to explain the Qur’an, and this explanation is separate from the Qur’anic text.

That explanation is called Hadith.

Summary:

The authority of Hadith is proven by the Qur’an itself.

Rejecting Hadith completely is a very serious matter.

Ruling on rejecting Hadith:

If someone rejects all Hadith completely, this is disbelief (kufr).

If someone rejects mutawatir Hadith without any valid interpretation, this is also kufr.

If someone rejects some Hadith based on desires, it is a major sin and deviation.

But if someone rejects a Hadith due to misunderstanding, weak evidence, or a scholarly reason (without bad intention), then it may be excused.

These details are also explained by Shah Abdul Aziz Dehlvi (RA)

Ruling about Nikah (Marriage)

If a person openly rejects Hadith completely and denies its authority, then according to many scholars, this belief can take a person outside Islam.

 In such a case:

The validity of the marriage (nikah) becomes invalid or highly doubtful.

It is necessary for you to consult a qualified Mufti or Darul Ifta immediately.

The husband should be advised with wisdom.

If he does not change his belief, then a serious decision regarding the marriage must be taken according to Shariah.

May Allah guide us all to the truth and protect our faith.