The Ruling on Abu Hurayrah's Addition Regarding the Length of the White Hair
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Question:
Abu 'Abdullah says: Honorable Shaykh, in this question, if there is a disagreement on a matter of worship, such as the addition, Honorable Shaykh, in washing a limb of the wudu' (ablution for prayer) by taking Abu Hurayrah’s (may Allah be pleased with him) addition, “Whoever can lengthen his gurtah (washing of the hands), let him do so,” is the one who does this as an act of worship, knowing that Abu Hurayrah’s statement contradicts the guidance of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), an innovator?
Answer:
This is an ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) by Abu Hurayrah. They say Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said it from his own opinion, so it is not acted upon. Whoever among you can lengthen his gurtah and tahjeel (washing of the forearms), let him do so. This is not to be acted upon; one acts according to the hadith and restricts oneself to the hadith. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes
Abu 'Abdullah says: Honorable Shaykh, in this question, if there is a disagreement on a matter of worship, such as the addition, Honorable Shaykh, in washing a limb of the wudu' (ablution for prayer) by taking Abu Hurayrah’s (may Allah be pleased with him) addition, “Whoever can lengthen his gurtah (washing of the hands), let him do so,” is the one who does this as an act of worship, knowing that Abu Hurayrah’s statement contradicts the guidance of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), an innovator?
Answer:
This is an ijtihad (independent legal reasoning) by Abu Hurayrah. They say Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said it from his own opinion, so it is not acted upon. Whoever among you can lengthen his gurtah and tahjeel (washing of the forearms), let him do so. This is not to be acted upon; one acts according to the hadith and restricts oneself to the hadith. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 13-10-1436هـ — af.org.sa (33:31)
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