Controls for Responding to Sunni Deniers

Abstract

The Sunnah is the second source of Islamic legislation. It serves to elucidate the Quran, affirm its content, and complete its legislative framework. In modern times, a group known as the Quraniyyun or "People of the Quran" has emerged, claiming sufficiency in the Quran alone and rejecting the necessity of other sources of Islamic legislation. They rely on weak arguments, tenuous evidence, and flawed reasoning, which do not withstand sound academic critique rooted in rational thought and innate human disposition. This study aims to shed light on this group that denies the Sunnah and to outline certain principles that should guide their critique and refutation. The objective is to address their misconceptions with a scientific and objective methodology, avoiding confusion and missteps when engaging in dialogue with them. The study categorizes these principles into two types: 1. General Principles: These are not exclusive to refuting deniers of the Sunnah but apply broadly to refuting any opponent of Ahl al-Sunnah, including disbelievers, hypocrites, innovators, and others. They are further divided into: o Principles related to the refutation itself, o Principles concerning the person presenting the refutation, and o Principles related to the individual being refuted. 2Specific Principles: These pertain exclusively to refuting those who deny the Sunnah.The study concludes with several key findings, among which are: • This group holds various beliefs that contradict the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah. • They employ diverse methods to promote their ideology. • Their modern proliferation stems from several factors, including ignorance of Islamic teachings, the widespread use of social media, and the adoption of their erroneous ideas by Islam’s adversaries. Among the most significant findings is that remaining silent in the face of these doubts about the Sunnah leads to severe consequences. Furthermore, unstructured responses to their claims result in confusion and misjudgment, potentially tarnishing Islam’s image in the eyes of some individuals. The study also notes that refuting these skeptics is more challenging than refuting others due to their rejection of the Sunnah, despite its status as the second source of Islamic legislation.