Question
What is the authenticity of the following?
“When zina (adultery) and interest will become rife in a community, then they have drawn the wrath of Allah”
Answer
Imam Ibn Hibban has recorded this narration on the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
(Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 4410)
Imam Ibn Hibban has declared the Hadith authentic.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar
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