Hadith regarding memorising forty Ahaadith
Q: Please let me know the authenticity of this hadith and the book of hadith in which it is mentioned.
The Messenger of Allah, (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), said: "Whosoever memorises and preserves for my community forty hadith concerning matters of this religion, Allah will resurrect him on the Day of Judgment in the company of jurists and religious scholars."
I have heard many say this hadith is weak.
Also please explain the meaning of this hadith, does it mean:
- One should memorize it in Arabic or his local language.
- Does it mean one should memorize it by completely understanding it.
- Does it mean one should memorize it by actually practising the hadith.