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Qāla Allāh wa qāla ar-Rasūl – قال الله وقال الرسول

The phrase “قال الله وقال الرسول” (Qāla Allāh wa qāla ar-Rasūl) is not a direct verse from the Qur’an or a single hadith. Rather, it is a well-known expression used by scholars to emphasize reliance on revelation.

1. In Classical Poetry

It is most famously found in a line of poetry attributed to Imam al-Shafi‘i:

العلم قال الله قال رسوله
قال الصحابة ليس بالتمويه

Meaning:

“Knowledge is: ‘Allah said, the Messenger said,
and the Companions said’ — not deception or speculation.”

This verse defines true Islamic knowledge as being rooted in:

• Qur’an
• Sunnah
• Understanding of the Sahabah

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2. In Scholarly Methodology (Manhaj)

Scholars—especially from the Athari/Salafi tradition—use this phrase to stress:

• Evidence-based religion (dalīl)
• Avoiding blind following (taqlīd) without proof

You’ll often hear it in lessons explaining:

• Aqeedah (creed)
• Fiqh اصول (principles of jurisprudence)

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3. In Khutbahs and Lectures

Preachers frequently say:

• “Qāla Allāh ta‘ālā…” (Allah said…)
• “Qāla ar-Rasūl ﷺ…” (The Messenger said…)

This is a practical application of the phrase—showing that:

Every claim must be backed by revelation.

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4. In Books of Aqeedah and Sunnah

Many classical works follow this pattern, such as:

• Kitab al-Tawhid
• Al-Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah

These books structure chapters by:

• Qur’anic verses
• Then hadiths

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Summary

The phrase is essentially a methodological slogan meaning:

“True knowledge comes only from revelation—Qur’an and Sunnah—not personal opinion.”

If you want, I can trace how this concept evolved across different madhhabs or compare how various scholars interpret it.