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What is the authenticity of Umm Ma'bad's hadith describing the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, during his migration, and what are the sayings and rulings of hadith scholars regarding it?

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The Hadith of Umm Ma'bad regarding the story of the Hijra and her description of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is famous and well-known in books of Sira (biography) and Sunnah. It was narrated by Al-Tabarani and Al-Hakim, who authenticated it. Ibn Kathir said about it: "It is narrated through طرق (chains of narration) which strengthen each other." It contains Abdul Aziz bin Yahya Al-Madini, who is accused of lying, and it also contains unknown narrators. Ibn Taymiyyah described it as "famous," while Al-Albani described it as "weak," though it might ascend to the rank of Hasan (good) or Sahih (authentic) due to its multiple chains of narration.

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