What is your opinion regarding the statement of Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) that Ibn Khuzaymah prioritizes the text over the chain of narration when there is a defect in that chain, so he begins with the text and then, after finishing, mentions the chain?
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The questioner : It is reported from Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Hajar, may Allah have mercy on him, who said: Shaykh al-Islam stated that prioritizing the text over the chain of narration occurs with Ibn Khuzaymah when there is a defect in the chain, so he begins with it and then, after finishing, mentions the chain. He said, and Ibn Khuzaymah explicitly stated that whoever narrates it in any other manner is not free from blame. So I do not know, what is your opinion, O Shaykh, on this?
The Shaykh : I do not have a study specifically on this issue, but the Hafiz, as it is said:
"When Hudham is mentioned, believe them, *** For the truth is what Hudham said"
As for me, I have no opinion on this issue because I have not studied it.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Is there something that results from this in practical terms, or is it just a question?
The questioner : ... The researcher of the book authenticates for some of those who follow Ibn Khuzaymah in prioritizing the text over the chain of narration, so he authenticates this text and authenticates this hadith.
The Shaykh : Good, this is the fruit of the question, but here a clarifying question arises: does he authenticate based on the fact that Ibn Khuzaymah narrated this hadith in his Sahih?
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : Or does he authenticate based on the chain of narration?
The questioner : No, based on the chain of narration.
The Shaykh : In that case, it is neither prioritized nor postponed for the authenticator, whether he presents the chain of narration as is his usual custom and then the text, or the reverse as is his rare practice. And on that basis, Ibn Hajar said what he said. So there is no difference for the authenticator, clear?
The questioner : Yes, good.
The Shaykh : But if he relies on it and says, "Ibn Khuzaymah narrated it in his Sahih," and the Hafiz Ibn Hajar pointed out this nuance, then he would be mistaken. The difference is clear?
The questioner : Very clear, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The Shaykh : I do not have a study specifically on this issue, but the Hafiz, as it is said:
"When Hudham is mentioned, believe them, *** For the truth is what Hudham said"
As for me, I have no opinion on this issue because I have not studied it.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Is there something that results from this in practical terms, or is it just a question?
The questioner : ... The researcher of the book authenticates for some of those who follow Ibn Khuzaymah in prioritizing the text over the chain of narration, so he authenticates this text and authenticates this hadith.
The Shaykh : Good, this is the fruit of the question, but here a clarifying question arises: does he authenticate based on the fact that Ibn Khuzaymah narrated this hadith in his Sahih?
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : Or does he authenticate based on the chain of narration?
The questioner : No, based on the chain of narration.
The Shaykh : In that case, it is neither prioritized nor postponed for the authenticator, whether he presents the chain of narration as is his usual custom and then the text, or the reverse as is his rare practice. And on that basis, Ibn Hajar said what he said. So there is no difference for the authenticator, clear?
The questioner : Yes, good.
The Shaykh : But if he relies on it and says, "Ibn Khuzaymah narrated it in his Sahih," and the Hafiz Ibn Hajar pointed out this nuance, then he would be mistaken. The difference is clear?
The questioner : Very clear, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.