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Yes, it’s authentic. 

QUESTION: Islam initiated as something strange, and it would revert to it’s (Old position) of being strange. So good tidings for the stranger, is this Hadith authentic.

Commentary on Hadeeth, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners | December 6, 2022 1:30 am
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QUESTION: Sheikh, ive seen some hadith where prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said not to praise anyone infront of them. So on which situation we should do it? Like if my spouse cooks for me or my mom i should praise their cooking and we should praise kids for the good they do.
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QUESTION: Is it ok if we dont say inshaAllah to non muslims for future events. Like sometimes int eh whatsapp group we have to tell that we will not be coming tomorrow. I fear saying InshaAllah because they will probably think why am I including religion over everywhere. Even for my prefect application, I dont think I said clearly, “I will” to anything.