Page 79 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

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ed from falsehood and are items of religious proof.
The following saying of the Prophet (saas) is a proof that he
is protected against error:
“O people, I do not command you [to do] anything
except what Allah (swt) has commanded you. I do not
prohibit to you anything except what Allah (swt) has pro-
hibited to you.”
The fact that the Prophet (saas) is free of error in all reports
regarding the message is by itself sufficient evidence that all
types of Sunnah are proof, because each is, in fact, part of the
message. His entire life constitutes Islam’s pillars, and his social
and family life, Companions, battles, manners of eating and
drinking, and everything else are all exemplary forms of behav-
ior that explain Islam to the community.
The Prophet (saas) is also protected against whatever might
harm the message. This makes his every action, advice, com-
mand, recommendation, and prohibition a clear proof. In
other words, there is no need for any further report. Our
blessed Prophet (saas) has been protected from error and
honored with the status of `ismah.

Second proof: Allah’s (swt) approval of the
Prophet’s (saas) Companions’ following the
Sunnah
Our Prophet (saas) encouraged his community to cling tight-
ly to the Sunnah and told them not to oppose him. Thus, the
Companions obeyed his commands and followed his every
word, thought, and deed to the best of their ability. They
regarded all things emanating from him as matters requiring
obedience and regarded his every action as a religious proof.
In the event of worldly matters requiring resolution (ijtihad),
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