The Implication of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) Approval of a Ruling
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Question:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, when we read about the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) approval of one of the Companions, or of someone performing an action in his presence, is that action recommended, obligatory, or does it indicate neither?
Answer:
Approval is one of the types of the Prophetic Sunnah. The Sunnah is what is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the form of a statement, an action, or an approval. If he approved someone for performing an act of obedience or worship, or a transaction, then that is evidence of its lawfulness. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, when we read about the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) approval of one of the Companions, or of someone performing an action in his presence, is that action recommended, obligatory, or does it indicate neither?
Answer:
Approval is one of the types of the Prophetic Sunnah. The Sunnah is what is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the form of a statement, an action, or an approval. If he approved someone for performing an act of obedience or worship, or a transaction, then that is evidence of its lawfulness. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/143 — archive.org (22:02)
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