Did 'Umar's statement to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Are you going to pray over her when she committed unlawful sexual intercourse," constitute a challenge or a request for confirmation?
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The questioner : ...?
The Shaykh : ... because it is unlikely that the Companions would challenge the Messenger. Get that out of your mind. Yes, I say, get that out of your mind regarding the issue of challenging him.
The questioner : ... ?
The Shaykh : I am not saying that it is in your mind right now, but do not let it enter your mind.
The questioner : ... ?
The Shaykh : Or a request for confirmation, meaning: Is it permissible to pray over a woman who committed unlawful sexual intercourse? Yes.
The Shaykh : ... because it is unlikely that the Companions would challenge the Messenger. Get that out of your mind. Yes, I say, get that out of your mind regarding the issue of challenging him.
The questioner : ... ?
The Shaykh : I am not saying that it is in your mind right now, but do not let it enter your mind.
The questioner : ... ?
The Shaykh : Or a request for confirmation, meaning: Is it permissible to pray over a woman who committed unlawful sexual intercourse? Yes.