The authenticity of the hadith: Whoever imitates a people
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is there a hadith meaningSunan Abi Dawud 4031Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani), and is this authentic?
Answer:
Yes, the hadith is authentic,Sunan Abi Dawud 4031Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani). It is not permissible to imitate the disbelievers; because imitating them in outward appearance indicates loving them in the heart, and exalting them in the heart. It is not permissible to imitate the disbelievers in their morals, in their clothing, or in their outward appearances. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, is there a hadith meaning
He who copies any people is one of them.
من تشبه بقوم فهو منهمAnswer:
Yes, the hadith is authentic,
He who copies any people is one of them.
من تشبه بقوم فهو منهمThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/085 — archive.org (10:59)
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