Sufyan's statement, "I hoped that a man would be dropped from my chain": Is this a request for elevation?
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The questioner : We understand from Sufyan's statement, "I hoped that a man would be dropped from my chain," that he ... sought elevation by that?
The Shaykh : And it is so.
The questioner : Here, more than his intention was achieved, and two men were dropped. Is my understanding correct?
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that the elevation of the chain of narration is closer to precision. For this reason, the hadith scholars sought the elevation of the chain and wrote books on the subject. As you know, or as some of you know, elevation is of two types: absolute elevation and relative elevation. Absolute elevation, with respect to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), means a reduction in the number of men between the narrator and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Relative elevation means a reduction in the number of men with respect to a famous, well-known imam. ... In that case, it is possible to drop two men. The important point is that he sought the elevation of the chain of narration.
The Shaykh : And it is so.
The questioner : Here, more than his intention was achieved, and two men were dropped. Is my understanding correct?
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that the elevation of the chain of narration is closer to precision. For this reason, the hadith scholars sought the elevation of the chain and wrote books on the subject. As you know, or as some of you know, elevation is of two types: absolute elevation and relative elevation. Absolute elevation, with respect to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), means a reduction in the number of men between the narrator and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Relative elevation means a reduction in the number of men with respect to a famous, well-known imam. ... In that case, it is possible to drop two men. The important point is that he sought the elevation of the chain of narration.