The Ruling on Citing Weak Hadiths
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Question:
Thamir from Tabuk asks: Are weak hadiths cited as evidence in some cases?
Answer:
Weak hadiths that are severely weak are not cited as evidence. As for hadiths that contain weakness but may be elevated to the level of hasan li-ghayrihi (good for other than itself) through corroborating narrations, these are cited as evidence and relied upon for guidance. Likewise, weak hadiths that are not known to be false are cited in matters of encouraging good and warning against evil, but no legal rulings regarding what is lawful or forbidden are established based on them. Yes.
Thamir from Tabuk asks: Are weak hadiths cited as evidence in some cases?
Answer:
Weak hadiths that are severely weak are not cited as evidence. As for hadiths that contain weakness but may be elevated to the level of hasan li-ghayrihi (good for other than itself) through corroborating narrations, these are cited as evidence and relied upon for guidance. Likewise, weak hadiths that are not known to be false are cited in matters of encouraging good and warning against evil, but no legal rulings regarding what is lawful or forbidden are established based on them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1937 - حكم الاحتجاج بالأحاديث الضعيفة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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