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Is the Hadith, "If one person precedes another in informing them, the Fire is forbidden for them," authentic?

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This hadith is not found in the books of Sunnah, nor in the books of weak and fabricated hadiths; it is a lie. Ibn al-Jawzi said: "If you see a hadith that contradicts reason, or opposes transmitted texts, or contradicts fundamental principles, then know that it is fabricated." It is not permissible for a Muslim to disseminate hadiths except after verifying their authenticity, lest he fall under the threat against those who lie about the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, as stated in the hadith: "Whoever attributes to me what I have not said, let him take his seat in the Fire." And in another hadith: "Be cautious in narrating hadith from me, except what you know. And whoever intentionally lies about me, let him take his seat in the Fire."

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