Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Question
I need to know if this Hadith is authentic:
Anyone who gives me the good news that he survived Safar, I will give him the good news of that person’s entering Paradise
Answer
The actual words are:
“Whoever gives me the good news of Safar departing, I will give him the good news of him entering paradise.”
Some people quote it with the words; “Whoever gives me the good news of the commencement of Rabi’ul Awwal.”
(These are both the same as Rabi’ul Awwal follows Safar, so the departing of Safar actually means the starting of Rabi’ul Awwal)
This narration is classified as a fabrication By Imam Saghani (rahimahullah) and Mulla ‘Ali Qari (rahimahullah).
‘Allamah ‘Ajluni (rahimahullah) concurs with their decision.
See Kashful Khafa Hadith: 2416
Jamiat Comment:
If this Hadeeth is fabricated and was not mentioned by Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, the person who fabricated the Hadith as well as all those who convey the Hadeeth are deserving of the severe warning of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “To fabricate my words is not like fabricating any other person’s words. The person who fabricates my words should prepare an abode for himself in the fire of hell.” (Sahih al Bukhari, Hadith #: 1291).
Unfortunately, due to wide spread ignorance, e-mails containing false information and fabricated Ahadeeth are widely circulated. The creators of such e-mails as well as those who forward them to others should take heed of the severe warning of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. It is therefore imperative that one exercises caution when one receives e-mails of such a nature wherein there is no authentic reference mentioned. Such e-mails or pieces of information should be referred to reliable and learned scholars for verification.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar
