Prophetic Citation in the Holy Quran, Its Landmarks and Constraints

Abstract

The idea of this research is summarized in the prophetic citations of the Holy Qur’an, focusing on its features and the statement of its parameters. Its importance is highlighted by its connection to one aspect of the relationship between the Prophetic Sunnah and the Holy Qur’an, specifically regarding a particular issue in one hadith. This relationship serves as a strong indication of the research problem, which involves identifying the hadiths in which the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, referenced the Holy Qur’an in his speech, along with the reasons for these citations and their clarity, explanation, and strength.

The research aims to explore the hadiths where he, may God bless him and grant him peace, cited the Holy Qur’an to convey his intended message. It seeks to emphasize the strength of clarification and explanation within these citations and to develop an understanding of how the Holy Qur’an informs the Prophetic Sunnah. This includes examining the Prophetic methodology in these citations and clarifying the formulas and parameters involved.

The method employed in this research is inductive. One of the most prominent findings is the clarity of the Prophetic methodology in citing the Holy Qur’an. This includes using Qur’anic citations to enhance clarification and explanation, facilitate dialogue and persuasion, clarify ambiguities, and elucidate specific terms. Additionally, it identifies the parameters for citing the Holy Qur’an as reflected in the Prophetic Sunnah, including selecting the most appropriate, comprehensive, and clear verses that align with the intended meaning.

Consideration is also given to the temporal and spatial contexts relevant to each citation, as well as understanding the Qur’anic context for its application to specific incidents. The study outlines methods of prophetic citation, such as citing complete verses or multiple verses on a single issue, and delineates the formulas used by the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, to indicate citations from the Holy Qur’an. It becomes evident that there are four distinct formulas reported from him regarding this practice.