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The same holds true for Shia scholars – they have their
own approach to validate a certain hadith. Generally
among Shia scholars, if a hadith can be traced back to, or
has been narrated by one of their Imams who succeeded
Hazrat Ali, then that hadith is considered authentic. The
authors of different books of Hadith just have different
approaches in compiling and verifying the traditions
they gather.
According to my way of study, if I am satisfied that a
hadith is authentic then I quote it, irrespective of the
book of Hadith it is part of.
10 Why do you have a soft corner
for Hindus?
have a soft corner for everyone, even those who harbour
I ill-feelings for me. Hatred does not have any positive
outcome, in fact, hating another person makes me the first
victim and causes mental and spiritual agony for my own
self. However, having a soft corner or well-wishing for
others encourages and fosters the process of personality
and intellectual development in me. This process has
been going on since the time of birth for every human
being and will come to a halt only at the time of death.
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