What Are the 5 Importance of Hadith in Islam

1. Hadith Explains the Qur’an

The Qur’an is perfect, powerful, and complete—but many verses are short and general. They need explanation and demonstration.

Example:
The Qur’an commands,

“Establish prayer.”

But the Qur’an does not tell:

How many times a day?
How many rak’ahs?
What to recite?
How to perform ruku’ and sujood?

We learn all of this ONLY from Hadith.

How to pray
How to fast
How to give zakat
How to perform Hajj

Every detail comes from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Without Hadith, Muslims would create their own versions of worship—and Islam would become divided.
Hadith protects us from confusion by giving the exact method of practicing the Qur’an.

So the first importance of Hadith is:
It explains the Qur’an and turns theory into practice.

2. Hadith Preserves the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ

Allah did not only send a Book—He sent a role model.

The Qur’an says:

“You have an excellent example in the Messenger of Allah.”
(Surah Al-Ahzab: 21)

How can we copy the Prophet ﷺ without Hadith?

Hadith shows:

How he spoke
How he forgave
How he smiled
How he prayed at night
How he treated his wives, children, companions, and even enemies

Hadith is like a recording of his blessed life.

Because of Hadith, the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ is still alive today.
Muslims all over the world eat, sleep, walk, speak, and worship like the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

So the second importance of Hadith is:
It preserves the life and character of the Prophet ﷺ.

3. Hadith is the Foundation of Islamic Law (Shariah)

Islamic rulings do not come from personal opinions. They come from:

Qur’an
Hadith

The Qur’an gives basic rules; Hadith gives details.

For example:

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Marriage

Qur’an says marriage is allowed.
Hadith teaches:

Rights of husband and wife
Rules of nikah
Conditions for divorce
Treatment with family

Business

Qur’an says trade is allowed.
Hadith teaches:

Honesty in trade
No cheating
No interest
Fair weights and prices

Inheritance

Quran gives shares.
Hadith explains certain situations and judgments.

Crime & Punishment

Qur’an gives commands.
Hadith explains how to apply them.

This means no scholar, country, or Muslim can make Islamic law without Hadith.
If we remove Hadith, Islam becomes incomplete.

So the third importance of Hadith is:
It completes Islamic law and guides society.

4. Hadith Protects Islam from Corruption and Change

In many religions, scriptures changed over time. People added and removed teachings, and original messages were lost.

But Islam is different.

Thousands of scholars spent their lives:

Verifying narrators
Checking chain Comparing reports
Documenting authentic Hadith
Rejecting fake narrations

This process is called Ilm-ul-Hadith (Science of Hadith)—one of the most advanced research systems in history. Because of this system:

Sahih Bukhari
Sahih Muslim
Sunan Abu Dawood
Tirmidhi
Ibn Majah
Nasai

and many more collections are preserved with evidence.

This is why Islam today is exactly the same as 1400 years ago.

So the fourth importance of Hadith is:
It protects Islam from distortion and keeps the religion pure.

5. Hadith Teaches Akhlaq (Good Character)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“I was sent to perfect good character.”

The Qur’an tells Muslims to be good people.
Hadith shows HOW to become good people.

From Hadith we learn:

Kindness to parents
Respect for neighbors
Smiling at others
Being honest in business
Helping the poor
Controlling anger
Forgiving mistakes
Caring for animals
Speaking softly
Not hurting anyone

Hadith shapes the heart, manners, and personality.
Without Hadith, Islam would only be theory—but Hadith makes Islam a beautiful character and lifestyle.

So the fifth importance is:
Hadith builds the moral character of a Muslim.

Conclusion

Hadith is not optional.
It is a necessary part of faith, worship, and life.

It explains the Qur’an
It preserves the Sunnah
It completes Shariah
It protects Islam from change
It teaches good character

Without Hadith, there is no complete Islam.

A Muslim who studies Hadith gains knowledge, manners, wisdom, and success in this life and the next.

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FAQs

1. What is 5 important in Islam?

Usually this refers to the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the five fundamental acts of worship:

Shahada – Belief that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger
Salah – Praying five times a day
Zakat – Giving charity to the needy
Sawm – Fasting in Ramadan
Hajj – Pilgrimage to Makkah at least once (if able)

2. What are 5 important facts about Islam?

Islam is the second-largest religion in the world
Muslims believe in one God (Allah)
The holy book is the Qur’an
Muslims believe in Prophets, including Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them)
Islam teaches justice, charity, peace, and compassion

3. What is the importance of Islam?

Islam provides:

Guidance for living a moral life
A strong connection with God
Principles of justice, kindness, and charity
A complete lifestyle (spiritual, social, economic, and family values)
Brotherhood and unity among people

4. What is most important in Islam?

Belief in Tawheed (One God) is the foundation.
Everything in Islam—prayer, charity, worship—builds from the belief in one God and following His guidance.

5. What are the 5 most important learnings from Islam?

Many Muslims take these as core teachings:

Believe in one God (Allah)
Be honest, kind, and just
Help others and give charity
Control your character—no arrogance, no hatred
Life is a test, and actions matter more than social status

6. Is it haram to say “OMG”?

If someone says “Oh my God” with respect and not as an insult or curse, most scholars say it is NOT haram, just common speech.
However, if used casually without respect, some scholars say it’s better to avoid.
Saying “SubhanAllah, Ya Allah, Allahu Akbar” is more Islamic and respectful.

So: Not strictly haram, but better to replace with Islamic phrases.

7. What is the 7-7-7 rule in Islam?

It refers to a parenting guideline from scholars (not a Qur’an verse, not a hadith with strong proof), but widely referenced:

First 7 years: Love and play with your child
Second 7 years: Teach discipline, manners, Qur’an, Salah
Third 7 years: Treat them like a friend and build trust (ages 14–21)

So: Love → Discipline → Friendship