Some scholars say that if a Companion’s statement is attributed to the time of the Prophet, it is considered marfu' (traced to the Prophet), but if it is not attributed, it does not have the status of being marfu'. What is...

The Shaykh : Yes, Yahya?

The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding the hadith of Anas: Some scholars mean that if a Companion says, “We used to do such and such” or “The Companions used to do such and such,” and he attributes it to the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is considered marfu' (traced to the Prophet) in ruling. If he does not attribute it to the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is not considered marfu' in ruling. Does this opinion have a basis?

The Shaykh : No, it does not have a basis. However, if he says it was during his time, it is clear that they intend to use it as evidence, because if it was during his time, it is most likely that he was aware of it.