Is the aforementioned Hadith authentic, what is meant by "al-sanūt," and is "al-sanā" the same as "al-sanamakī"?
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The of Asma bint Umays about Senna was weakened by Al-Albani due to its discontinuity. As for the Hadith of Umm about Senna and Sanut, Al-Albani authenticated it.
Senna: A well-known plant with pods resembling henna. Sanut: Honey, or thick fruit syrup (rubb), or cumin.
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