Spreading unverified hadeeth

Reference: http://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/14793

Question: Is it permissible to spread ahaadeeth of the Prophet ﷺ via [the various] means of communication without verifying the authenticity of the hadeeth?

Response: No, it is not permissible for you to spread a hadeeth until you have verified its authenticity by referring to the published works of the Sunnah to learn about who from the imaams narrated it, and whether the book in which it is found is from the authentic or unauthentic; it is imperative you clarify this and not deceive the people.


Translation originally published on 29 January, 2015.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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