The Authentic Statement of Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (RA) Regarding Surah Al-Fatihah

Source: Fatawa ‘Ilmiyyah, Volume 1, Kitab al-Salah, Page 305


❖ Question:​


The statement of Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (رضي الله تعالى عنه):


"The Imam pauses twice; consider it an opportunity to recite Surah Al-Fatihah."


In which book is this statement found? And is it authentic or weak?


❖ Answer:​


الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!


✔ Presence of the Statement and Its Source:​


This statement is found in the book “Juz’ al-Qirā’ah” by Imam al-Bukhari (رحمه الله):


📘 (Arabic with Urdu translation, Page 133, Hadith No. 269, Chapter)


✔ Authenticity of the Narration:​


The chain of this narration is classified as “Hasan li-Dhatihi” (good in and of itself).


In other words, it is authentic and valid as evidence.


✔ Additional Reference:​


📖 Monthly Shahadat, Islamabad, March 2000, Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 32–37
(al-Hadith: 14)


❖ Conclusion:​


This statement is recorded in a reliable book, and due to its chain being Hasan, it is considered authentic and acceptable as evidence.


ھٰذا ما عندي، والله أعلم بالصواب
 
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