Morocco’s Islamic Affairs Ministry Sets up Digital Inventory for Hadith

Rabat – Morocco’s Islamic affairs ministry, the country’s highest religious authority, launched on Monday an online platform that holds more than 10,000 Hadith, scripts comprising preachings from the Prophet Mohammed.

In line with instructions the ministry is said to have received from Morocco’s King, Mohammed VI, the platform is available through the “hadithm6.com” and “hadithm6.ma” portals. An app is also available on Play Store and App Store.

The “Mohammed VI for Hadith Acharif” now contains the largest online inventory for Hadith put together by the ministry.

The platform aims to allow the general public access to the holy scriptures and to identify their authenticity.

Speaking after the launching of the platform, the Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Taoufiq, said that the establishment of the platform is of significant religious and scientific value as it will offer the general public access to invaluable religious information.

Knowledge of Islam implies learning the Quran, the minister said. “Verily, it is We who sent down the Quran, and it is We who are guardians,” Taoufiq said, quoting Surat Al Hijr-15-9-.

“The Quran we have today is exactly the same that was revealed to Prophet Sidna Mohammad (PBUH),” he added.

The minister underscored the importance of studying the Sunnah, which comprises the preaching and practices of the Prophet Mohammed. The Sunnah is the second source of references on religious matters for Muslims and Muslim scholars alike.

It includes, among other things, the words, actions, or practices of the Prophet Mohammed, according to the minister. Taoufiq then pointed out the importance of verifying the authenticity of each Hadith.

Only a Hadith that is reported by Imam al-Bukhari or Moslim in their “Sahihs” or by Imam Malik in his “Mouwatta’a,” is 100% traceable and verified as belonging to Prophet Mohammed, he noted. A good number of Hadiths, not contained in the abovementioned volumes, remain weak in their degree of authenticity.

The “Mohammed VI for Hadith Acharif” platform contains a Q&A section to enhance interaction with users, the minister explained, adding that users who submit religious inquiries through the platform will receive answers via emails within 24 hours.