The Ruling on Citing Weak Hadiths
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Question:
The questioner, Muhammad from the Noble City of Makkah, asks: What is the ruling on using weak hadiths as evidence?
Answer:
Using weak hadiths as evidence for the virtues of deeds is permissible. It is not permissible, however, to base rulings on them regarding what is lawful or forbidden. If they are used to encourage or discourage, or to warn, there is no harm in that according to the scholars, provided that their weakness is not severe; that is, their weakness must not be major or excessive. Yes.
The questioner, Muhammad from the Noble City of Makkah, asks: What is the ruling on using weak hadiths as evidence?
Answer:
Using weak hadiths as evidence for the virtues of deeds is permissible. It is not permissible, however, to base rulings on them regarding what is lawful or forbidden. If they are used to encourage or discourage, or to warn, there is no harm in that according to the scholars, provided that their weakness is not severe; that is, their weakness must not be major or excessive. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/196 — archive.org (17:13)
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