The authenticity of the hadith: Whoever wishes to be expanded in his provision
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Question:
He says: What is the degree of authenticity of a hadith that was reported, the meaning of which is that the MessengerSunan Abi Dawud 1693Sahih (Al-Albani)
Answer:
The hadith is authentic, and it encourages maintaining family ties and explains that maintaining family ties is a cause for a long life. The scholars differed on the meaning of this hadith, saying: Lifespans are predestined by Allah, Glorified and Exalted, so how does maintaining family ties lengthen life? Some said that the meaning is that he is blessed in his lifespan; lengthening life means that he is blessed in it through righteous deeds, so it becomes like a long life. The second opinion is that it is to be taken at its apparent meaning, that his lifespan is lengthened, and this is predestined by Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Allah predestined that this person maintains his family ties, so his life is lengthened, and He predestined that that person does not maintain his family ties, so Allah shortens his life. So it is based on a cause, based on a cause. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says: What is the degree of authenticity of a hadith that was reported, the meaning of which is that the Messenger
the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: Anyone who is pleased that his sustenance is expanded and his age extended should do kindness to his near relatives.
صلى الله عليه وسلم من سره أن يبسط له في رزقه، وينسأ له في أثره، فليصل رحمه؟Answer:
The hadith is authentic, and it encourages maintaining family ties and explains that maintaining family ties is a cause for a long life. The scholars differed on the meaning of this hadith, saying: Lifespans are predestined by Allah, Glorified and Exalted, so how does maintaining family ties lengthen life? Some said that the meaning is that he is blessed in his lifespan; lengthening life means that he is blessed in it through righteous deeds, so it becomes like a long life. The second opinion is that it is to be taken at its apparent meaning, that his lifespan is lengthened, and this is predestined by Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Allah predestined that this person maintains his family ties, so his life is lengthened, and He predestined that that person does not maintain his family ties, so Allah shortens his life. So it is based on a cause, based on a cause. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/002 — archive.org (9:09)
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