THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad, 22nd day of Zul Hijjah 1439, (Sunday 2nd September, 2018). Criteria for Determining What is Right in Islam. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Does methodologically sound criteria exist for determining what is correct and what is in error in Islam_?, They certainly do. Those criteria are clear and precise, and we shall be discussing some of them today be-iznilLah. One: The Religious Criterion. This criterion is established upon three sources: 1. The Qur’ân. ALLAH says in the Quran: “Lo! those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it cometh unto them (are guilty), for lo! it is an unassailable Scripture. Falsehood cannot come at it from before it or from behind it. (It is) a revelation from the Wise, the Owner of Praise.” [Sûrah Fussilat: 41-42]. Allahu Akbar. The Quran is absolutely certain in its authenticity. This is a point upon which all Muslims unanimously agree. As far as what we derive from it of its meanings, this depends on the specific passage and the manner of interpretation. Some verses convey meanings that are absolutely certain so that no alternative interpretation is tenable. Much of the Qur’ân is of this nature, especially the texts that refer to the essentials of faith and the guiding principles upon which the edifice of Islam is built. Some passages of the Qur’ân indicate meanings that are conveyed with less certainty and that's where the teachings of the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam comes in. When Allah commanded us to pray, give zakaat, perform hajj and fast etc, ALLAH left it open so that mankind can trust in the messenger in explaining the Qur'an. To be continue tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and increases us in beneficial knowledge. Aameen.