Question
Is it true that Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asked forgiveness for himself, his mother and for anyone who asked for forgiveness for them.
Answer
Yes, this is recorded by Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) in his book: Al-Adabul Mufrad, Hadith: 37.
After citing this narration, Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) said: “I also seek forgiveness for them two, so that I may be included in Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah’s du’a too.”
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar
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(٣٧) – حدثنا موسى قال: حدثنا سلام بن أبي مطيع، عن غالب قال: قال محمد بن سيرين: «كنا عند أبي هريرة ليلة، فقال: اللهم اغفر لأبي هريرة، ولأمي، ولمن استغفر لهما قال لي محمد: فنحن نستغفر لهما حتى ندخل في دعوة أبي هريرة».