Is there a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the virtue of carrying a stick?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : Is there a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) indicating the permissibility of leaning on a stick?
The Shaykh : There is a hadith regarding the virtue of the stick, but it is a weak hadith. The correct view is that carrying a stick is not a recommended practice (sunnah). However, if one is in a place where it is needed, it is a recommended practice (sunnah) to ward off danger, such as if one is in an area with many aggressive dogs that attack people, or if one fears for his safety from another person. In such cases, we say that carrying a stick is recommended (mustahabb) for self-defense. But without a reason, it is not recommended (mustahabb). Yes.
The Shaykh : There is a hadith regarding the virtue of the stick, but it is a weak hadith. The correct view is that carrying a stick is not a recommended practice (sunnah). However, if one is in a place where it is needed, it is a recommended practice (sunnah) to ward off danger, such as if one is in an area with many aggressive dogs that attack people, or if one fears for his safety from another person. In such cases, we say that carrying a stick is recommended (mustahabb) for self-defense. But without a reason, it is not recommended (mustahabb). Yes.