Authenticity of a narration which states that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had a shadow

There is a Hadith in Musnad Ahmad wherein Sayyidah Zaynab (radiyallahu ‘anha) states that she saw the shadow of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Is this Hadith authentic?

Answer:

Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith with a suitable chain.

(Musnad Ahmad, vol. 6 pg. 132 and pg. 338. Refer: Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 4 pg. 321)

There are conflicting reports on the issue; Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) have a shadow or not? 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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