The Meaning of His Statement: “So He Did Not Return It”

Question:
Honorable Shaykh! The questioner says: In some commentaries on the hadith, regarding the phrase “so He did not return it,” it is stated that this is from the word for “will” (iradah), not from the word for “returning” (radd).

Answer:
Yes, “He did not return it” is from the word for “will.” What else? Does it have a meaning other than this? “He did not return it” means it is from the word for “will,” but some people say “He did not return it” by distorting the wording and raising doubt about it, as if it means “He did not return it.” This has not been established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It has not been established from this, and it has not been established from Aisha. Yes, what is established is “He did not return it.”