Sunni Sheikh: How is it possible that
during the time of the Holy Prophet a thing was so much spoken of and commonly
known to all, but after a period of thirty years, a contrary view gained
credence because of a false hadith?
Shia Cleric: This was not a unique
instance. Often what was accepted during the time of the Holy Prophet
completely changed its form after a few years because of a forged hadith. Other
religious orders and practices in force during the life of the Prophet were
abandoned after some years due to the influence of the people. Mut’ah marriage
and hajj Nisa were lawful up to Abu Bakr’s time but made unlawful by
‘Umar
Sunni Sheikh: Kindly cite one example of
such a change.
Shia Cleric: There are many examples; two
should suffice to make my point. I will...
