What is your opinion on the book "Al-Anwar fi Shama'il al-Nabi al-Mukhtar (PBUH)" and is it suitable as a reference for Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jama'ah, knowing that it is authored by the Shi'a?
The book "Al-Anwar fi Shama'il al-Nabi al-Mukhtar" by Imam al-Baghawi is a precious book on the characteristics (shama'il) of the Prophet, peace be upon him. In it, its author compiled the essence of the shama'il with connected chains of transmission (asanid). Its author is one of the imams of the , praised by scholars such as Imam al-Dhahabi and Ibn Kathir, who described him as a shaykh, imam, scholar, role model, حافظ (hafiz), and Shaykh al-Islam. They stated that he was characterized by piety, knowledge, and asceticism, and that he would only teach lessons while in a state of purity. His writings were blessed. Therefore, there is no harm in relying on this book for students of knowledge.
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