Is the report of a single narrator accepted, even if it concerns matters of creed?
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The questioner : Is the report of a single narrator accepted, even if it is in a matter of creed? Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : It indicates that it is obligatory.
The presenter : Thank you.
The Shaykh : It is obligatory to accept the call to Allah, even if it is from a single person. It also serves as evidence that the report of a single narrator, when supported by corroborating circumstances, yields certain knowledge. The fact that it comes from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and is accompanied by the Book is a strong indication that he will not lie. This is the stronger position: that the report of a single narrator yields certain knowledge through corroborating circumstances.
The Shaykh : It indicates that it is obligatory.
The presenter : Thank you.
The Shaykh : It is obligatory to accept the call to Allah, even if it is from a single person. It also serves as evidence that the report of a single narrator, when supported by corroborating circumstances, yields certain knowledge. The fact that it comes from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and is accompanied by the Book is a strong indication that he will not lie. This is the stronger position: that the report of a single narrator yields certain knowledge through corroborating circumstances.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1351 - 4600 هل خبر الواحد يقبل وإن كان في العقائد؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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