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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the authenticity of the hadith of Abu Hurayrah (that Musa (peace be upon him) struck the eye of the Angel of Death, blinding him)?

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The questioner : The questioner asks about Abu Hurayrah, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Moses (peace be upon him) struck the eye of the Angel of Death and blinded him. إن موسى عليه السلام لطم عين ملك الموت فأعوره
I heard one of the scholars weaken this hadith and say that the scent of Isra'iliyyat emanates from this hadith. How do we respond to him? Is it permissible for us to call the Angel of Death Azrael? Is there an authentic narration that his name is Azrael? And how is it permissible for a Prophet to strike an angel, knowing that the Angel of Death is severe? Did Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) permit Musa (peace be upon him) to do so?
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