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What is the ruling on adopting the Hadith of a trustworthy narrator who has been described as an innovator (bid'i), and does this ruling apply generally to every trustworthy innovator?

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Scholars have differed on accepting the narration of an innovator (Mubtadi'), and the preponderant view is to accept his narration under certain conditions, including:

1. That his innovation does not render him an apostate.

2. That there is no reason to reject his hadith other than the innovation; rather, he should be known for piety and devoutness.

3. That he is not an obstinate preacher of his innovation.

4. That he does not narrate a deniable hadith that supports his innovation.

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