Hadith is One of the Names of the Qur’an
Editorial verification status: This atom has been extracted from an explanatory audiovisual source, and it has now been linked to the closest books within the Shahrur project at the book level. For precise academic citation, consult the original book and the original episode together.
Formulation of the claim
Shahrur holds that “Hadith” is one of the names of the Qur’an.
Accordingly, he reads some verses that say “this hadith” as referring to the Qur’an.
Explanation
He explains that, in his view, hadith may concern a human or cosmic event.
And when it is said, “They deny this hadith,” what is meant is a text with an informational character.
He supports this with Qur’anic expressions such as “Has there come to you the hadith of…” and “God has sent down the best hadith.”
So hadith here is not merely a human narrative, but a Qur’anic name.
Its place in the episode’s argument
This atom serves his distinction between report and command.
It also helps him explain why the Qur’an can be mutashābih and mathānī.
Scope of the claim
This does not mean that every hadith in the language is Qur’an; rather, the Qur’an is called hadith in this context.
Brief witness
“Hadith is one of the names of the Qur’an”
Related links
- Shahrur - the Qur’an
- Shahrur - faith
- Book: The Qur’an in Contemporary Thought