The angels of Allah spread their wings over Sham

What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “How blessed is Sham!” The companions around asked: “Why is that?” Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, “I see the angels of Allah spreading their wings over Sham.”

Answer:

Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith and has declared it sound (hasanun gharib). Imam Ibn Hibban (rahimahullah) has declared the Hadith authentic.

(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 3954, Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 7304)

Also see here.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

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