What is the authenticity of the hadith, "It is only a piece of you"?
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Question:
The hadith:Bulugh al-Maram 72?
Answer:
The hadith is weak. Some scholars held that it was abrogated, and some said it is anomalous, as there is some criticism regarding its chain of narration. However, the best response to it is that it is anomalous or abrogated.
Q: Who said that this is to be understood in that way?
A: No, that is a mistake. There are many authentic hadiths regarding the obligation of performing ablution.
The hadith:
it is only a part of your body
إنما هو بُضعة منكAnswer:
The hadith is weak. Some scholars held that it was abrogated, and some said it is anomalous, as there is some criticism regarding its chain of narration. However, the best response to it is that it is anomalous or abrogated.
Q: Who said that this is to be understood in that way?
A: No, that is a mistake. There are many authentic hadiths regarding the obligation of performing ablution.
Source
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