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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-302: SYARAH HADITH TASYABBUH
What is the meaning of the tasyabbuh hadith and how do scholars explain it?
Short answer
The hadith on imitating a people is judged thabit and sahih by the authors of this ruling, despite a disputed narrator such as Ibn Thauban.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The hadith on imitating a people is judged thabit and sahih by the authors of this ruling, despite a disputed narrator such as Ibn Thauban. Ibn Kathir states that it strongly prohibits imitating disbelievers in speech, actions, clothing, celebrations, worship and other matters not prescribed for Muslims. Other scholars, such as al-San'ani, mention imitating the fasiq, disbelievers or innovators in things specific to them, such as clothing, mounts and mannerisms. The authors conclude with a narration linked to al-Thibi that one who imitates a group is counted among them, whether in sin or in virtue, since the meaning is general in appearance, character and symbols.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru itu, kami cenderung pada pandangan yang menyatakan bahawa hadith ini adalah thabit dan sahih daripada Nabi SAW sebagaimana yang telah dijelaskan oleh para ulama'
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-302: SYARAH HADITH TASYABBUH”, 16 November 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/2776-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-302-syarah-hadith-tasyabbuh. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/explanation-of-tasyabbuh-hadith-imitating-a-people/