Ahl-e-Hadith (South Asian)

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أهل الحديث

Overview

A Sunni Islamic movement in South Asia that rejects strict adherence to any single madhab, advocating direct reliance on the Quran and authenticated hadith.

Key Beliefs

  • Direct reliance on Quran and Hadith
  • Rejection of strict taqlid
  • Individual ijtihad
  • Opposition to grave veneration
  • Salafi-influenced theology