Notes to the Reader

In theory, the foundation of Islam is built upon three bases: Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh.  Quran is the holy book of Muslims. Hadith is the teachings of Prophet Mohammad and his companions. Fiqh is the interpretation of Quran and Hadith. People who study Fiqh are called Faqeeh.  

 

But in the real world what we know about Islam is one hundred percent based on the interpretation of a small number of Islamic scholars about Islam. These interpretations have been happening since the dawn of Islam and have been accumulating on top of each other for 14 centuries. These thoughts of small numbers of people have turned from some guesses and suggestions to solid beliefs and facts that are politically, culturally and personally motivated.

What we know about Quran is what we have been told about Quran by Islamic scholars and not what we have read and understood from Quran. 

 

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