What is the ruling on acting upon weak hadiths regarding the virtues of deeds?
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Question:
Is it permissible to act upon the hadiths regarding the virtues of deeds, even if they are weak?
Answer:
If there are two or more chains that support one another, they fall under the category of hasan li-ghayrihi (good due to external support). However, if there is only one weak hadith standing alone, it cannot be used as evidence, but it may be mentioned in the context of virtues solely to encourage good deeds.
Is it permissible to act upon the hadiths regarding the virtues of deeds, even if they are weak?
Answer:
If there are two or more chains that support one another, they fall under the category of hasan li-ghayrihi (good due to external support). However, if there is only one weak hadith standing alone, it cannot be used as evidence, but it may be mentioned in the context of virtues solely to encourage good deeds.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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