What is the grade of this Hadith Qudsi?
” O son of Adam! When you get angry, remember Me. In this way, when I become angry, I will remember you [with My forgiveness] and will not destroy you among those who will be destroyed. If you are oppressed then be patient, [I will be] a better assistant for you then you will be for yourself”
Answer:
Imam Abu Nu’aym (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration on the authority of Talq ibn Habib (rahimahullah) who says these words were recorded in the Injil. It is therefore classified as a historical narration.
(Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 3 pg. 65. Also see Kanzul ‘Ummal, Hadith: 7718 and 7719)
These words should be quoted as reported, i.e, as a historical narration and not as a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam).
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
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