The ruling on one who denies an authentic hadith
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The questioner:
Shaykh, what about one who denies a hadith because it contradicts his creed, a hadith that is correct?
The Shaykh:
If he denies it while knowing its authenticity from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), if he rejects it, but if he is one who interprets it or holds that the hadith is not authentic in his view, then he is excused by his interpretation, but this is considered a deviation and a major sin. However, if he knows that the hadith is authentic, and we know that the hadith is established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then that is sufficient.
The questioner:
So he said that Allah does not enter into this matter.
The Shaykh:
Yes, it falls under minor shirk. Some scholars hold that it does not fall under it. Minor shirk is a precursor to forgiveness because it is less than major shirk, but the correct view is that it does fall under it. One who commits minor shirk does not enter the Fire, as the one who commits minor shirk does not enter the Fire, yes.
The questioner:
Shaykh, what is the tier if zakah is due?
Shaykh, what about one who denies a hadith because it contradicts his creed, a hadith that is correct?
The Shaykh:
If he denies it while knowing its authenticity from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), if he rejects it, but if he is one who interprets it or holds that the hadith is not authentic in his view, then he is excused by his interpretation, but this is considered a deviation and a major sin. However, if he knows that the hadith is authentic, and we know that the hadith is established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), then that is sufficient.
The questioner:
So he said that Allah does not enter into this matter.
The Shaykh:
Yes, it falls under minor shirk. Some scholars hold that it does not fall under it. Minor shirk is a precursor to forgiveness because it is less than major shirk, but the correct view is that it does fall under it. One who commits minor shirk does not enter the Fire, as the one who commits minor shirk does not enter the Fire, yes.
The questioner:
Shaykh, what is the tier if zakah is due?
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6/6 شرح تعليق على قواعد اهل السنة في العقيدة/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (9:12)
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