How do we reconcile the statement of Imam al-Shafi'i
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The questioner: In a statement by Imam al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him), its meaning is.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner: A statement by Imam al-Shafi'i. Imam al-Shafi'i has a statement in which he says, "When a hadith is established and authentic, it is obligatory to act upon it, whether we know who acted upon it or not, for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) ..." to the end of his words. And a statement by Imam Ahmad, O our Shaykh, "Beware of saying a word for which you have no authority." How do we reconcile the two statements?
The Shaykh: Yes, it is the one that is applied to the hadith that is the explicit text of the issue. The statement of Imam al-Shafi'i is applied to the hadith that is explicit in the subject.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: The statement of Imam Ahmad is applied to the issue based on analogical reasoning and independent legal reasoning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Is that clear?
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner: A statement by Imam al-Shafi'i. Imam al-Shafi'i has a statement in which he says, "When a hadith is established and authentic, it is obligatory to act upon it, whether we know who acted upon it or not, for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) ..." to the end of his words. And a statement by Imam Ahmad, O our Shaykh, "Beware of saying a word for which you have no authority." How do we reconcile the two statements?
The Shaykh: Yes, it is the one that is applied to the hadith that is the explicit text of the issue. The statement of Imam al-Shafi'i is applied to the hadith that is explicit in the subject.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: The statement of Imam Ahmad is applied to the issue based on analogical reasoning and independent legal reasoning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Is that clear?
The questioner: Yes.
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