When is a weak hadith acted upon?
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Question:
A questioner says: May Allah reward you. What is the method? When is a weak hadith acted upon?
Answer:
It is acted upon in preaching, reminding, and softening hearts, but no rulings are established based on it, such as making something lawful or forbidden, or anything else. It is only for encouraging good and warning against evil, and it falls under the valid evidence that has come regarding encouraging good and warning against evil. Yes.
A questioner says: May Allah reward you. What is the method? When is a weak hadith acted upon?
Answer:
It is acted upon in preaching, reminding, and softening hearts, but no rulings are established based on it, such as making something lawful or forbidden, or anything else. It is only for encouraging good and warning against evil, and it falls under the valid evidence that has come regarding encouraging good and warning against evil. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، متى يعمل بالحديث الضعيف؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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