It is narrated from Sahl bin Hanzaliyah, and he did not have any children. He said: If, in the time of Islam, even an incomplete child of mine is born and I have certainty and hope for its reward with Allah, then this is more beloved to me than the whole world and whatever is in it.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 152
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:ضعيف
Hadith Takhrij«ضعيف : رواه أبونعيم فى معرفة الصحابة : 2818/5 و ابن منده كما فى الإصابة لابن حجر : 504/6 و ابن عساكر فى تاريخه : 276/70»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: The chain of narration (isnad) of this athar is weak; therefore, it is not suitable for use as evidence.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 152