What is the authenticity of the hadith that says:
I disavow myself of those who settle amongst the mushrikeen
Is this sahih or weak?
Answer:
1) This Hadith is reported by Sayyiduna Jarir ibn ‘Abdillah (radiyallahu’anhu) and is recorded in the following Hadith references:
Sunan Abi Dawud, hadith: 2638, Sunan Tirmidhi, hadith: 1604 & Al-Mu’jamul Kabir of Tabarani, hadith: 2264-2265.
Hafiz Ibn Daqiqil ‘Eid (rahimahullah) has declared this Hadith as acceptable.
(Al-Badrul Munir, vol.9 pg.164)
2) Imam Tabarni has also recorded one version on the authority of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid (radiyallahu’anhu)
(Al-Mu’jamul Kabir, hadith: 3836)
‘Allamah Haythami (rahimahullah) has declared the narrators of this chain as reliable.
(Majma’uz zawaid, vol.5 pg.253)
Note: The reason for this prohibition is so that the Muslims do not become affected with the ways of the Polytheists, as a result of residing in their neighborhoods.
(Badhlul Majhud)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar