Is there evidence that a line is sufficient as a sutrah?
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Question : Now, is there evidence that a line is sufficient?
Answer : The answer is yes, there is evidence. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever...Sunan Ibn Majah 943Da’if (Darussalam)" Regarding this hadith, al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar said in *Bulugh al-Maram*. He did not hit the mark who claimed it is *mudtarib*, because Ibn al-Salah (may Allah have mercy on him) said it is *mudtarib*. As you know, *mudtarib* is one of the categories of weak hadith. But Ibn Hajar refuted that and said, "Bulugh al-Maram 2:103" A *hasan* hadith is a proof. A *hasan* hadith is a proof because it establishes preponderant probability. According to the well-known definition, a *hasan* is what is narrated by a just narrator with slight precision, through a connected chain free from anomaly and a decisive defect. Accordingly, the hadith is a proof. So if you do not find a standing object, draw a line.
Answer : The answer is yes, there is evidence. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever...
then let him draw a line
لم يجد فليخط خطا.And he who claims it is Mudtarib (inconclusive) is not correct. Rather is Hasan (good)
لم يصب من زعم أنه مضطرب بل هو حسن
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1729هل هناك دليل على أن الخط يكفي كسترة📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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