The Use of Ahad Hadith in Matters of Creed
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Question:
We return to the questions that have come in to the program. Abu Sami from Dammam says: Some people hold that ahad (single-narrator) hadiths do not establish matters of creed because they only convey probability. What is your view, Your Eminence?
Answer:
This is the view of the theologians (mutakallimun). As for the people of the Sunnah and the community, they say that everything authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), whether mass-transmitted or ahad, is cited as evidence in matters of creed, in transactions, and in all affairs of the religion. They make no distinction in this. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
We return to the questions that have come in to the program. Abu Sami from Dammam says: Some people hold that ahad (single-narrator) hadiths do not establish matters of creed because they only convey probability. What is your view, Your Eminence?
Answer:
This is the view of the theologians (mutakallimun). As for the people of the Sunnah and the community, they say that everything authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), whether mass-transmitted or ahad, is cited as evidence in matters of creed, in transactions, and in all affairs of the religion. They make no distinction in this. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 15 / فتاوى على الهواء - 23 06 1438هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (16:04)
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