Question
Please verify this narration:
Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu):
“You shall inform my nation about the truth regarding what they dispute after me”
Answer
Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. However, Hafiz Dhahabi (rahimahullah) has declared this narration as a fabrication. The Hadith is not suitable to quote.
(Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 3, pg. 122. Also see Tarikhul Islam of Hafiz Dhahabi, vol. 9, pg. 590)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best,
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar