The Scholarly Methodology in Refuting Doubts and Suspensions Of Qādiyānī on the Finality of Prophethood

المنهج العلمي في الرد على شبهات القاديانية حول ختم النبوة

Abstract

The doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood stands as a cornerstone of Islamic faith, affirming the completion and perfection of divine revelation with the mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Any claim to subsequent prophethood is viewed as a direct challenge to the very foundation of Islamic theology. The Qādiyānī movement, however, has attempted to reinterpret this doctrine through selective linguistic manipulation and theological distortion, presenting the notion of non-legislative prophethood as compatible with Islamic belief. This article critically examines such claims, analyzing the methods by which Qādiyānī arguments seek to exploit ambiguities in scriptural language while disregarding the broader context of Qur’ānic and Prophetic teachings.

The study further highlights the scholarly methodologies employed in refuting these arguments, drawing upon Qur’ānic injunctions, authentic Prophetic traditions, rational proofs, and the unanimous consensus of the early Muslim generations. It underscores the intellectual and institutional efforts of Muslim scholars across centuries in safeguarding the integrity of Khatm al-Nubuwwah.

The findings affirm that Qādiyānī claims are not only theologically untenable but also historically inconsistent with the established trajectory of Islamic thought. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the necessity of continued scholarly vigilance in addressing such distortions to preserve the authenticity of Islamic doctrine.