What is the stronger position regarding what you mentioned in the hadith (that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to turn his gaze toward the sky until the prohibition regarding that came down, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lowered his head)?
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The questioner : O Shaykh, I would like to present two issues before I begin with the third. Just a brief answer, so I know your opinion on this.
Regarding the hadith narrated by al-Hakim and al-Bayhaqi about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Yes, you preferred in some of your books that the stronger position for this hadith is that it is mursal, in agreement with al-Turkmani. But in another book, which is *Sifat al-Salah*, you indicated its authenticity. What is the stronger position for you now regarding this, given that it is narrated as mursal?
The Shaykh : It is a mursal that is sahih due to other evidence.
The questioner : Like this.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : What is the stronger position: that it is mursal?
The Shaykh : No, it is said to be mursal.
The questioner : Yes, what is the stronger position? Is the mursal, or its elevation (marfu') or connection (wasl) through Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to be relied upon, or not?
The Shaykh : It is this, and I do not recall the details, especially since you asked me to be brief. So I say it is mursal, mursal.
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : But it is strong, and its chain is strengthened by other evidence. As for what that other evidence is right now, first, I do not recall it, and second, this is not the place for detailed research, given your request.
The questioner : Yes
Regarding the hadith narrated by al-Hakim and al-Bayhaqi about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
That he used to turn his gaze toward the sky until the word of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) came down, until the prohibition regarding that came down, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) lowered his head.
أنه كان يقلب بصره في السماء حتى نزل قول الله عز وجل حتى ورد النهي عن ذلك فطأطأ النبي صلى الله عليه وسلمThe Shaykh : It is a mursal that is sahih due to other evidence.
The questioner : Like this.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : What is the stronger position: that it is mursal?
The Shaykh : No, it is said to be mursal.
The questioner : Yes, what is the stronger position? Is the mursal, or its elevation (marfu') or connection (wasl) through Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) to be relied upon, or not?
The Shaykh : It is this, and I do not recall the details, especially since you asked me to be brief. So I say it is mursal, mursal.
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : But it is strong, and its chain is strengthened by other evidence. As for what that other evidence is right now, first, I do not recall it, and second, this is not the place for detailed research, given your request.
The questioner : Yes