For a Hadith to be classed as Sahih li ghayrihi, does the supporting narration need to be Hasan or can it also be supported by Sahih li dhatihi?
Answer:
It can also be supported by a Sahih li dhatihi. This is clear from the examples that are quoted for this issue.
(Refer: Tadribur Rawi, vol.3 pg.67-68 and Sharhul Bayquniyyah of Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin, pg.44. Also see Shaykh ibnul ‘Ajami’s Footnotes on Tadrib, vol.2 pg.548)
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Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
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