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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE 518: STATUS HADITH "BERBUAT BAIKLAH KEPADA AHLI KELUARGA"
Is the hadith "the best of you is the one who is best to his family" authentic?
Short answer
This hadith is narrated by al-Tirmidhi from Aisyah R.A and is ruled authentic (sahih).
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
This hadith is narrated by al-Tirmidhi from Aisyah R.A and is ruled authentic (sahih). Al-Tirmidhi graded it hasan sahih, and it is also reported by Abu Daud, al-Darimi and Ibn Hibban. It calls Muslims to be good to their families and others, and such kindness is best done within one's ability without harming oneself.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Setelah dilakukan penelitian, status hadith tersebut adalah sahih.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE 518: STATUS HADITH "BERBUAT BAIKLAH KEPADA AHLI KELUARGA"”, 19 March 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/4707-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-518-status-hadith-berbuat-baiklah-kepada-ahli-keluarga. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-hadith-best-to-family-authentic/