What is the ruling on spreading fabricated ḥadīth about the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, via social media?
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It is not permissible to propagate fabricated hadiths attributed to the Prophet, except to expose their falsehood, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever intentionally fabricates a lie against me shall take his seat in the Hellfire," and "Whoever narrates a hadith from me, believing it to be false, is one of the liars." It is incumbent upon anyone who wishes to transmit a hadith to first verify its authenticity. Brothers should be advised and warned about the danger of spreading fabricated hadiths.
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