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What is the Sharīʿah's view on the narrations found in Sahīh Muslim, such as the Hadith "Bring me something so that I may write for you a document after which you will not go astray," which raise questions about the permissibility of objecting to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and whether he can be held accountable like other human beings?

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The author began his answer by recommending attention to religious constants, such as the pillars of Islam and faith, and the universals of Islamic law (Sharia) which represent jurisprudential rules and general objectives based on hundreds of definitive texts from the Quran and Sunnah. He then mentioned that neglecting these constants is the cause of most errors in contemporary culture, whether religious or humanistic, for "a conjectured branch does not demolish a firmly established root."

Afterward, the author answered regarding the "Thursday incident" by stating that it should be understood within its natural context, and that it does not indicate some Companions' disdain for the prophetic status. He clarified that the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not get angry at what happened, nor did he reprimand those who hesitated in bringing the book; rather, he remained silent and affirmed them, which indicates that the matter does not lend itself to malicious interpretations.

As for what came in the narration that they "said: Is he delirious?!" the author denied that this word was an accusation against the Prophet, peace be upon him, of babbling. Instead, it was a doubt about the occurrence of delirium, not an affirmation of it. He pointed out that the speaker of this phrase was unknown, and that his mistaken assumption was due to the severity of the Prophet’s illness, peace be upon him.

The author concluded the answer by mentioning some interpretations of the incident, among them that the disagreement among the Companions was an ijtihad (independent reasoning) in understanding the Prophet’s words, peace be upon him, and that the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not convey the entire law. This is an aspersion on the Prophet, peace be upon him, and an aspersion on God who said: "This day I have perfected for you your religion."

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