Is the statement or action of a Companion considered a proof if there is no one else besides him, such as 'Umar's supplication: "And revive us, O our Lord, with peace"?
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The questioner : May Allah preserve you, O honorable father, is the statement or action of a Companion considered a proof if there is no one else besides him, such as 'Umar's supplication: "And revive us, O our Lord, with peace"? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : If an action is reported from a Companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) among those known for their extensive companionship with their Prophet and their deep understanding of the religion under the hand of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); if a statement or action is reported from such a Companion for which no contradiction is known, then following him is better than following others, due to what was previously mentioned that Allah (Mighty and Majestic) caused His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to describe the era in which he was born and his Companions as the best of generations. Thus, if such a report is authentic from Ibn 'Umar, Ibn 'Umar is the furthest from religious innovation, which many of the later generations fall into. Rather, he is among the most famous Companions known for his care (may Allah be pleased with him) to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, the principle regarding such a person is that he should be followed and emulated; except if he is contradicted by someone of his level among the Companions (peace and blessings be upon him). In that case, the general rule applies:[An-Nisa 4:59].
This is the rule. Sometimes, the action of a Companion may be, as the scholars of hadith say, in the status of a marfu' (traced to the Prophet); that is, as if it were said: "The Messenger of Allah said" or "The Messenger of Allah did." Distinguishing this type from that type is the concern of the specialized scholars in the science of hadith and the jurisprudence of hadith. Therefore, this matter is left to the people of knowledge. As for the rule, it is that if the action of a Companion is not contradicted, then Muslims should follow it in that matter, as I mentioned earlier. And if his action or statement is known by the people of knowledge to be something that is not said based on independent legal reasoning and opinion, then following it becomes obligatory; because it is connected to the action (peace and blessings be upon him) or his statement.
Yes.
The Shaykh : If an action is reported from a Companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) among those known for their extensive companionship with their Prophet and their deep understanding of the religion under the hand of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); if a statement or action is reported from such a Companion for which no contradiction is known, then following him is better than following others, due to what was previously mentioned that Allah (Mighty and Majestic) caused His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to describe the era in which he was born and his Companions as the best of generations. Thus, if such a report is authentic from Ibn 'Umar, Ibn 'Umar is the furthest from religious innovation, which many of the later generations fall into. Rather, he is among the most famous Companions known for his care (may Allah be pleased with him) to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Therefore, the principle regarding such a person is that he should be followed and emulated; except if he is contradicted by someone of his level among the Companions (peace and blessings be upon him). In that case, the general rule applies:
And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
فَإِنْ تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ ذَلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلًاThis is the rule. Sometimes, the action of a Companion may be, as the scholars of hadith say, in the status of a marfu' (traced to the Prophet); that is, as if it were said: "The Messenger of Allah said" or "The Messenger of Allah did." Distinguishing this type from that type is the concern of the specialized scholars in the science of hadith and the jurisprudence of hadith. Therefore, this matter is left to the people of knowledge. As for the rule, it is that if the action of a Companion is not contradicted, then Muslims should follow it in that matter, as I mentioned earlier. And if his action or statement is known by the people of knowledge to be something that is not said based on independent legal reasoning and opinion, then following it becomes obligatory; because it is connected to the action (peace and blessings be upon him) or his statement.
Yes.
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