What is the reference for this narration of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?
“If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [masah] the under part of the leather sock than the upper”
Answer:
Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) has declared the chain authentic (sahih). The full narration is as follows:
Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said:
“If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [make masah on] the under part of the leather sock rather than the upper, however, I have seen Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) wipe the upper part.”
(Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 163, At Talkhisul Habir, Hadith: 717)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
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