Is it a condition for a recitation to be established that it be mass-transmitted?
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The Shaykh : Yes, because some scholars—may Allah grant us and them well-being—say that if a recitation is not mass-transmitted, it is not established. This is incorrect. Rather, if a recitation is authentic, even if it is not mass-transmitted, from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is valid. For example, if Ibn Mas'ud used to recite it, that means he narrated it from the Messenger and heard it from him.
We say that it is not recited in prayer, even though the Shaykh al-Islam says it is recited. Whenever a recitation is authentic, even if it is not mass-transmitted, it is recited in prayer. Yes?
The Shaykh : Yes, because some scholars—may Allah grant us and them well-being—say that if a recitation is not mass-transmitted, it is not established. This is incorrect. Rather, if a recitation is authentic, even if it is not mass-transmitted, from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is valid. For example, if Ibn Mas'ud used to recite it, that means he narrated it from the Messenger and heard it from him.
We say that it is not recited in prayer, even though the Shaykh al-Islam says it is recited. Whenever a recitation is authentic, even if it is not mass-transmitted, it is recited in prayer. Yes?