The Ruling on Citing Weak Hadiths for Encouragement
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Question:
Citing weak hadiths, Honorable Shaykh, for the purpose of encouragement, what is your opinion on that?
Answer:
Some scholars have held that citing a weak hadith, provided it is not known to be a lie attributed to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), is prescribed for the purpose of encouraging good and warning against evil. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh
Citing weak hadiths, Honorable Shaykh, for the purpose of encouragement, what is your opinion on that?
Answer:
Some scholars have held that citing a weak hadith, provided it is not known to be a lie attributed to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), is prescribed for the purpose of encouraging good and warning against evil. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/122 — archive.org (7:21)
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