The Ruling on Acting Upon a Weak Hadith
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Question:
When does this questioner say a weak hadith reaches the level of an authentic hadith? And is it permissible to cite a weak hadith?
Answer:
If a weak hadith has multiple chains of transmission, it is elevated by them to the level of a good or authentic hadith according to the hadith scholars, depending on the variation of its chains. It is acted upon in matters of the virtues of deeds. A weak hadith is acted upon in the virtues of deeds, but no obligatory or recommended legal ruling is established by it. A recommended ruling may be legislated by it, but an obligatory ruling is not imposed by it except with valid evidence from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
When does this questioner say a weak hadith reaches the level of an authentic hadith? And is it permissible to cite a weak hadith?
Answer:
If a weak hadith has multiple chains of transmission, it is elevated by them to the level of a good or authentic hadith according to the hadith scholars, depending on the variation of its chains. It is acted upon in matters of the virtues of deeds. A weak hadith is acted upon in the virtues of deeds, but no obligatory or recommended legal ruling is established by it. A recommended ruling may be legislated by it, but an obligatory ruling is not imposed by it except with valid evidence from the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7476 — youtube.com (9:54)
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