There are some hadiths that I included in the authentic books, even though you did not find their authenticity or weakness to be the stronger position.

The questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh : There are some hadiths that I included in the authentic books, even though you did not find their authenticity or weakness to be the stronger position; so what is the reason for including them without including the Sunan of Tarjih?

The Shaykh : Do you mean in "Al-Silsilah al-Sahihah"?

The questioner : Yes, exactly.

The Shaykh : What do you mean? An example? To be in "Sahih al-Jami'"? "Al-Silsilah al-Sahihah" contains research.

The questioner : Do you mean: even though you did not find their authenticity or weakness to be the stronger position?

The Shaykh : Do you need an example?

The questioner : No.

Another questioner : This exists, yes, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh: Go ahead.

Another questioner : I remember this question. I remember once I was reading in "Al-Silsilah al-Sahihah" and some hadiths passed by me, and the research process was... in this hadith.

The Shaykh : I said this frankly... because when I included it in "Al-Sahihah," it was in my mind that it deserved to be placed in the book. But when I followed the discussion on its chain or chains, what was in my mind turned against me, or I stopped—at least—from being certain about it. So, what I quoted from me is the reason. Is that clear, if Allah wills?

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah.