The Meaning of the Muhaddith's Statement: "There is no harm in it"
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Question:
I seek Allah's forgiveness for you, Shaykh. If you were to say about a hadith, may we say...
Answer:
Whether from the perspective of hasan (good) or sahih (authentic), that is what it means. May Allah be with you. I mean, I will not transmit it. When a hadith is hasan rather than sahih, it is said "there is no harm in it," it is said "good." Very well, Shaykh. Good, and it is said "strong," and it is said "there is no harm in it." These are similar expressions, yes.
I seek Allah's forgiveness for you, Shaykh. If you were to say about a hadith
For example, "there is no harm in it,"
مثلا لا بأس به،Answer:
Whether from the perspective of hasan (good) or sahih (authentic), that is what it means. May Allah be with you. I mean, I will not transmit it. When a hadith is hasan rather than sahih, it is said "there is no harm in it," it is said "good." Very well, Shaykh. Good, and it is said "strong," and it is said "there is no harm in it." These are similar expressions, yes.
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