What is the ruling on learning the lineage of the Prophet?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on learning the lineage of the Prophet?
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is learning the lineage of the Prophet a recommended practice (sunnah) or a collective obligation (fard kifayah)?
The Shaykh : It appears to be a collective obligation (fard kifayah). This is on the condition that we limit ourselves to this; otherwise, it could be said to be an individual obligation (fard 'ayn), because it is not possible for us to love the relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) unless we know who his relatives are. Therefore, learning the lineage of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) so that we may know his relatives and love them is undoubtedly among the most emphasized recommended acts, and it is at least a collective obligation (fard kifayah). Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : There is a hadith that she is given the choice and remains with the one who has the best character, and it is said to her: Choose your first husband or your second.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is learning the lineage of the Prophet a recommended practice (sunnah) or a collective obligation (fard kifayah)?
The Shaykh : It appears to be a collective obligation (fard kifayah). This is on the condition that we limit ourselves to this; otherwise, it could be said to be an individual obligation (fard 'ayn), because it is not possible for us to love the relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) unless we know who his relatives are. Therefore, learning the lineage of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) so that we may know his relatives and love them is undoubtedly among the most emphasized recommended acts, and it is at least a collective obligation (fard kifayah). Yes.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : There is a hadith that she is given the choice and remains with the one who has the best character, and it is said to her: Choose your first husband or your second.