What is the ruling on one who prays but does not believe in the Prophetic Sunnah, claiming that Sahih al-Bukhari contradicts the Noble Qur'an, citing the hadith of the Prophet touching his wives during menstruation and Allah's saying: "And do not approach them until they become pure"? And what is the ruling on rebelling against the ruler, citing historical examples?
If a man does not believe in the Prophetic Sunnah and holds that the Quran alone is sufficient proof, then he is in error. The authentic Sunnah does not contradict the Quran, and any perceived contradiction arises from a misunderstanding on the part of those who deviate from the path of the scholars. For example, the prohibition in the Quran against approaching a menstruating woman means the prohibition of sexual intercourse, while permitting enjoyment with her in ways that do not involve the private parts. Thus, there is no contradiction between the verse and the Hadith. As for revolting against an unjust Muslim ruler, the consensus of scholars has settled on the impermissibility of such an act. The battle of Ali at Siffin was not a rebellion against Mu'awiyah, as he was not a caliph at that time. One must be cautious about debating with people of falsehood, unless one possesses firm knowledge.
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