Sunni Islam - Part 4: Who Speaks for Tradition?

In every tradition, a question echoes: who has the power to interpret and transmit the sacred? For Sunni Islam, authority is not held by a single voice but by a web of texts, scholars, and institutions that have evolved over centuries.Authority in Sunni Islam begins with the Quran and the Sunnah—the foundational scripture and the reported actions and approvals of Muhammad. But interpreting these sources is a complex craft. Hadith criticism, legal reasoning, and appeals to precedent shape who is heard and who is trusted.Learn more at: https://thecreedarchive.com/creed/sunni-islamThe Creed Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the world's living faiths and religious traditions.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecreedarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.