The phrase of the one whom Allah has honored his face in *Nail al-Awtar*
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Question:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: The phrase appeared in the book *Nail al-Awtar*, and it was reported from 'Ali (may Allah honor his face). Is there a basis for this specific attribution?
Answer:
No, but you know that al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) lived in Yemen. Most of the people of Yemen are Zaydis, who are a group of the Shi'ah. The Zaydis are a sect of the Shi'ah. They say this phrase to honor 'Ali. Yes.
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: The phrase appeared in the book *Nail al-Awtar*, and it was reported from 'Ali (may Allah honor his face). Is there a basis for this specific attribution?
Answer:
No, but you know that al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) lived in Yemen. Most of the people of Yemen are Zaydis, who are a group of the Shi'ah. The Zaydis are a sect of the Shi'ah. They say this phrase to honor 'Ali. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، المقدمة، وأول كتاب الطهارة — islamhouse.com (1:06:13)
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