Does the hadith (The questioner has a right, even if he comes on a horse) mean that if a questioner comes, even if he appears not to be poor, he must be given?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : There is a Prophetic hadith which states: in Musnad Ahmad. Does the hadith mean that if a questioner comes, even if he appears not to be poor, he must be given?
The Shaykh : First: This is a weak hadith that is not authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). However, there is no doubt that out of generosity, if a person is asked, he should not turn away a questioner unless he is asking for something forbidden. This is based on the saying of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He):[Al-Ma'arij 70:24-25]. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not turn away a questioner regarding Islam. Therefore, it is among the noble morals not to turn away a questioner. But if you know that this questioner is asking excessively, advise him and remind him of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family): Sahih Muslim 1041 Do you understand now?
The questioner has a right, even if he comes on a horse
للسائل حق ولو أتى على فرسThe Shaykh : First: This is a weak hadith that is not authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). However, there is no doubt that out of generosity, if a person is asked, he should not turn away a questioner unless he is asking for something forbidden. This is based on the saying of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He):