Using Weak Hadiths as Evidence in the Virtues of Deeds
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Question:
Is it permissible to cite weak hadiths regarding the virtues of actions as evidence?
Answer:
Yes, according to some scholars, or the majority of scholars, they may be cited as evidence, provided it is not known that they are lies. Provided it is not known that they are lies, they may be cited to encourage good deeds and warn against evil, but no legal rulings are established based on them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Is it permissible to cite weak hadiths regarding the virtues of actions as evidence?
Answer:
Yes, according to some scholars, or the majority of scholars, they may be cited as evidence, provided it is not known that they are lies. Provided it is not known that they are lies, they may be cited to encourage good deeds and warn against evil, but no legal rulings are established based on them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (183) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-06-02] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (20:16)
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