What does the Imam say regarding a hadith about seeking knowledge even if it be in China. Is it a confirmed Hadith? Many scholars have disputed it yet so many are using it.
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What does the Imam say regarding a hadith about seeking knowledge even if it be in China. Is it a confirmed Hadith? Many scholars have disputed it yet so many are using it.
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The Hadith is weak (Kashful Ilaahi pg. 101)
According to the principles of Hadith, a weak Hadith can be used for Fadhaail, especially, when there are other Ahaadith in support of the meaning of the weak Hadith.
And Allah Taãla Knows Best.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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