What is the opinion on the book "Durrat an-Nasihin" by Sheikh al-Khobawi, which contains Prophetic hadiths (ranging from authentic to weak and those with no origin) and stories and lessons about the prophets and messengers, due to its effect in motivating souls towards obedience and encouraging it?
The book "Durrat al-Nasihin" by Uthman ibn Hasan al-Khubawi is filled with weak hadiths, and even contains hadiths that have no basis, as well as strange stories and tales that contradict sound, authentic Islamic evidence. Therefore, it is not recommended to read it except for a discerning individual who can distinguish between the authentic and the unsound. It is also not recommended to read it aloud to people. It is preferable to replace it with more beneficial books such as "Sahih al-Targhib wa al-Tarhib" by Al-Albani, "Riyadh al-Salihin," and "Mishkat al-Masabih" verified by Al-Albani.
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