Question:
[Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baaz, late Grand-Mufti of Saudia Arabia stated] “In the authentic Hadith, it is reported that the Prophet – peace be unto him-said: ‘(On the Day of Judgment, I assume the defence of some men by saying: “0 Lord, (but they are) my companions, my companions”. Then I will be told, “Verily, you do not know what heresy they brought about after your death.” Then I will say as the virtuous man said “And I was a witness over them whilst I dwelt amongst them; when Thou didst take me up Thou wast the Watcher over them, and Thou art a witness to all things’).”‘”
Answer:
In the authentic hadith it is also stated that the Prophet — Allah bless and greet him — said: “[After my death] Your deeds will continue to be shown to me, whatever good I see, I shall praise Allah for it, and if I see otherwise, I shall ask forgiveness for you.” As stated above, there are rules for the explanation of apparently conflicting texts, and these rules are followed by Ahl al-Sunnah to reach different conclusions that those that we keep hearing from the above source, and Allah knows best.
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