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What is the full chain of narration (isnad) of the hadith: 'A man from the people of Paradise will now enter,' and what is its authenticity and the correct wording?

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Scholars have differed regarding the authenticity of the hadith "There will now come upon you a man from the people of Paradise." Imam Ahmad narrated it, and some scholars, such as Al-Haythami, Al-Mundhiri, Al-Busiri, and Al-Albani initially, authenticated it. However, others, such as Al-Daraqutni, Hamza Al-Kinani, Al-Bayhaqi, and Ibn Hajar, declared it weak because Al-Zuhri did not hear it directly from Anas, but rather narrated it from an unknown man, who narrated it from Anas. Furthermore, Abdur-Razzaq was inconsistent in his narration from Ma'mar, and other trustworthy narrators who narrated the hadith from Al-Zuhri, from a man, from Anas, contradicted him. Al-Albani retracted his authentication after this defect became apparent. There is also a very weak supporting narration for this hadith that does not strengthen it. Therefore, the opinion that deems the hadith weak is closer to correctness.

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