Is the one who asks about the authenticity of a hadith considered to be doubting the hadith of the Messenger of Allah?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is the one who asks about the authenticity of a hadith from the hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) considered to be doubting his hadith (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Answer:
The one who asks about the grade of the hadith is seeking certainty; this is seeking certainty, and it is obligatory that he asks and knows whether the hadith is authentic or weak, or fabricated. This is part of seeking certainty, not part of doubt. Doubt is only if the hadith is authentic, and then he doubts its meaning and doubts acting upon it, saying, "This is not suitable for this time." That is the misleading doubt, may Allah protect us from it. As for seeking the grade of the hadith to be certain, there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.