Only the pious love the four khulafa (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

Question:

Is this narration authentic?

لا يجتمع حب أبي بكر وعمر وعثمان وعلي إلا في قلوب أتقياء هذه الأمة

Answer:

Imam Abu Bakr Al Ajurry (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as the statement of Abu Shihab (rahimahullah). The chain is acceptable and could be declared sound.

Abu Shihab (rahimahullah) said: “The love of Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhum) can only be found together in the hearts of the pious of this ummah.

(Kitabush Shari’ah: 1228. Also see: Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 7 pg. 32)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

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