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There is mention of China in the Hadith about acquiring knowledge. Any special significance of China of all countries? Also how was the Prophet s.a.w.s. aware of this place?

· 25 Rabiʻ II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5981English

Question

Please provide some background info on the extent of trade routes, etc. in those times.

Answer

The Hadith you question is classified as very unreliable.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
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