Meaning of the hadith regarding a Hafiz who will intercede on behalf of 10 people of his family

Q: The hadith regarding a Hafiz who will intercede on behalf of 10 people of his family...

The hadith mentions ''who were destined for Jahannum''.

Recently, a certain Apa conducting a Tafseer class had mentioned that this virtue is only for people who are already in Jannah (meaning the Hafiz can intercede on their behalf) and not for those who are in Jahannum (meaning the Hafiz won't be able to intercede on their behalf and they will remain in Jahannum).

Is this correct?

A: The clear and apparent meaning of the hadith is that the hafiz will intercede on behalf of ten such people from his family who are destined for Jahannum.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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