How do we reconcile the statement of Imam al-Shafi'i, "If a hadith is established and authentic, it is obligatory to act upon it, whether we know who acted upon it or not," with the statement of Imam Ahmad?
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The questioner : In a statement by Imam al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him), its meaning is
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : A statement by Imam al-Shafi'i. Imam al-Shafi'i has a statement in which he says: "If a hadith is established and authentic, it is obligatory to act upon it, whether we know who acted upon it or not, for Allah the Mighty and Majestic ... " to the end of his words. And the statement of Imam Ahmad: "O our Shaykh, Beware of saying something for which you have no authority". How do we reconcile the two statements?
The Shaykh : It is the one that applies to the hadith that is the explicit text of the issue. The statement of Imam al-Shafi'i applies to the hadith that is explicit in the subject matter.
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : The statement of Imam Ahmad applies to the issue based on analogical reasoning and independent legal reasoning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : It is clear.
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : A statement by Imam al-Shafi'i. Imam al-Shafi'i has a statement in which he says: "If a hadith is established and authentic, it is obligatory to act upon it, whether we know who acted upon it or not, for Allah the Mighty and Majestic ... " to the end of his words. And the statement of Imam Ahmad: "O our Shaykh, Beware of saying something for which you have no authority". How do we reconcile the two statements?
The Shaykh : It is the one that applies to the hadith that is the explicit text of the issue. The statement of Imam al-Shafi'i applies to the hadith that is explicit in the subject matter.
The questioner : Yes
The Shaykh : The statement of Imam Ahmad applies to the issue based on analogical reasoning and independent legal reasoning.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : It is clear.
The questioner : Yes