What is the authenticity of the hadith: “Three matters are serious whether done in earnest or in jest…”?
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The questioner : The hadith: Sunan Ibn Majah 2039Hasan (Darussalam).
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Is this authentic?
The Shaykh : This hadith, in technical terminology, is a “hasan li-ghayrihi” (good due to supporting evidence). Do you understand me, if Allah wills?
The questioner : Yes, yes.
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you.
There are three matters in which seriousness is serious and joking is serious: marriage, divorce and taking back (one's wife).
ثلاثٌ جدهنَّ جد ، وهزلهنَّ جد : النكاح ، والطلاق ، والرجعةThe Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Is this authentic?
The Shaykh : This hadith, in technical terminology, is a “hasan li-ghayrihi” (good due to supporting evidence). Do you understand me, if Allah wills?
The questioner : Yes, yes.
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you.
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