Leave what you doubt for what you do not doubt
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Hadith narrated by Narrated by At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasā’i
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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Hadith text: Leave what you doubt for what you do not doubt
عَنْ أَبِي مُـحَمَّدٍ الحَسَنِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ - سِبْطِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَرَيْحَانَتِهِ-، قَالَ: حَفِظْتُ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «دَعْ مَا يَرِيبُك إلَى مَا لَا يَرِيبُكَ».
Explanation of the hadith: Leave what you doubt for what you do not doubt
The Prophet (ﷺ) enjoined us to leave the words and deeds we are doubtful about, whether they are prohibited or not, lawful or unlawful—to things we are not doubtful about, and their goodness and lawfulness are certain.
Lessons: Leave what you doubt for what you do not doubt
- A Muslim should set up his affairs upon certainty and leave whatever is doubtful and should be insightful regarding his religion.
- The prohibition of falling into suspicious matters.
- If you are seeking tranquility and comfort, then abandon what is doubtful and leave it aside.
- Allah is Merciful to His slaves, as He has commanded them with what brings comfort to the soul and mind and has forbidden them from what causes anxiety and confusion.
Categories :
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
· Divergence and Preponderance
· Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
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