Question

What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“If anyone disputes knowingly about something which is false he remains in the displeasure of Allah till he desists”

 

Answer

This is recorded as part of a longer Hadith in the following Hadith collections:

  1. Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 3592
  2. Musnad Ahmad, vol. 2, pg. 70
  3. Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 2, pg. 27

Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) has declared the Hadith authentic and ‘Allamah Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar