Arguments from Hadith

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION criticizing my view, wrote: “If the respected author reflects on these hadiths, it is hoped that he will not find any limitations in the meaning of iqamat al-deen as we advocate. On the contrary, he will clearly see that these hadiths contain a political and social dimension of establishing the religion, which not only exists but is prominently featured something he insists has no relation to iqamat al-deen.” 5. I do not deny that iqamat al-deen (establishing the religion) is a legitimate Islamic term, nor do I deny that deen (religion) encompasses political commands. However, the interpretation of the Islamic mission being argued on the basis of these words does not derive from this definition. In this respect, the hadiths cited are entirely unrelated to the actual issue. At this point, I will mention two prominent hadiths. The first Hadith is taken from Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Judgments: “Indeed, this authority will remain with Quraysh. No one will oppose them except that God will cast him down on his face, as long as they uphold the religion.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 3497)