Question:
I want to know the reference for this exact wording and the authenticity of it
شارب الخمر كعابد وثن
Answer:
Imam Bazzar (rahimahullah) has recorded these words on the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma).
(Musnad Bazzar; Al Bahruz Zakkhar, Hadith: 2382)
‘Allamah Haythami (rahimahullah) states, “Fitr ibn Khalifah appears in this [chain], he is reliable. There is some slight [criticism] against him, however, it does not affect his [credibility].” (رواه البزار، وفيه فطر بن خليفة وهو ثقة، وفيه كلام لا يضر)
(Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 5 pg. 70)
The narration is also well corroborated. See here
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
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