Is it prescribed to kiss the Yemeni Corner?
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The questioner : In a question, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : There is a hadith in al-Mustadrak, al-Hakim’s al-Mustadrak, that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) touched the Yemeni Corner and kissed it. What is the grade of the hadith, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : No, no, there is no authentic hadith whatsoever regarding kissing the Yemeni Corner. This hadith is, I mean, denounced; it is not authentic to mention it except with an explanation of its weakness. May Allah have mercy on you.
The questioner : ... O Shaykh
The Shaykh : I sneezed.
The questioner : Oh Shaykh
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : In the mention of our brother, Shaykh Adnan, regarding this issue.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : There is a hadith in al-Mustadrak, al-Hakim’s al-Mustadrak, that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) touched the Yemeni Corner and kissed it. What is the grade of the hadith, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : No, no, there is no authentic hadith whatsoever regarding kissing the Yemeni Corner. This hadith is, I mean, denounced; it is not authentic to mention it except with an explanation of its weakness. May Allah have mercy on you.
The questioner : ... O Shaykh
The Shaykh : I sneezed.
The questioner : Oh Shaykh
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : In the mention of our brother, Shaykh Adnan, regarding this issue.