Kindly provide the source and authenticity of the following narration:
“The best thing a father can give his son is good manners”
Answer
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) and others have recorded the following narration:
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said,
” There is no gift that a father gives his child more virtuous than good manners.”
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 1952)
Imam Tirmidhi has declared the Hadith as weak. The Hadith however, is suitable to quote as is the ruling of Hadiths of this nature.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
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