What is the authenticity of the hadith: “I do not care what I leave behind or what I do, as long as I drink a poison antidote, or wear an amulet, or recite poetry from my own mind”?
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The questioner : We want to ask about 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: ‘I do not care what I leave behind or what I do, as long as I drink a poison antidote, or wear an amulet, or recite poetry from my own mind.’” It was narrated by Ahmad and Abu Dawud. What is the authenticity of this hadith and what is its meaning?
The Shaykh : Is this something you quoted from a book as being the words of the Messenger, or the words of the Companion?
The questioner : It is as the words of the Companion.
The Shaykh : This is what I am remembering now, by Allah. What is its rank right now?
The questioner : 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar.
The Shaykh : It needs to be checked, okay, yes.
The Shaykh : Is this something you quoted from a book as being the words of the Messenger, or the words of the Companion?
The questioner : It is as the words of the Companion.
The Shaykh : This is what I am remembering now, by Allah. What is its rank right now?
The questioner : 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar.
The Shaykh : It needs to be checked, okay, yes.
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