Narration from one who holds the view of the Khawarij
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Question:
If a person holds the view of the Khawarij and narrates a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), is it said that the hadith is rejected absolutely?
Answer:
'Umaran ibn Hattan used to narrate from those who held the view of the Khawarij; he has a narration in al-Bukhari, because he was among the most truthful of people. They valued truthfulness and sought it out, fearing disbelief. Yes, the narration of one who does not declare them disbelievers is accepted, because they are known for their truthfulness and they seek to be truthful. Yes.
If a person holds the view of the Khawarij and narrates a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), is it said that the hadith is rejected absolutely?
Answer:
'Umaran ibn Hattan used to narrate from those who held the view of the Khawarij; he has a narration in al-Bukhari, because he was among the most truthful of people. They valued truthfulness and sought it out, fearing disbelief. Yes, the narration of one who does not declare them disbelievers is accepted, because they are known for their truthfulness and they seek to be truthful. Yes.
Source
صحيح البخاري (الشرح الثاني) — binbaz.org.sa (32:21)
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