Some say that the narration: "He who is silent about the Haqq is a dumb shaitaan.", is not a Hadith.

Answer

The narration is a Hadith contrary to the claims of the detractors. Our illustrious Fuqaha and Akaabir Ulama have cited it as a Hadith. It is even presented as daleel in Nurul Anwaar, which is a kitaab in Usoolul Fiqh.

Hadhrat Allaamah Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri (rahmatullah alayh) cites it in his Al-Baraahinul Qaatiah. Mullah Ali Qaari narrated it in his Taudheehul Mabaani wa Tanqeehul Ma-aani. The Hadith is also presented as daleel in Kashful Asraar Sharh Usoolil Bazdawi. It is also cited in Fathul Baari. Imaamul Haramain, Al-Juni, narrated it in Nihaayatul Matlab fi Diraayatil Mazhab. And there are numerous other kutub in which it appear as a Hadith.

This narration has been cited by numerous Fuqaha and Ulama. There are those who say that it is not a Hadith. We are not the muqallideen of those who deny the fact of the narration being a Hadith. The view of our Fuqaha and Ulama is more than adequate for claiming that this narration is a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).

Those who are averse to accepting it as a Hadith are entitled to their view – a view which no one can impose on us. We accept the contrary view. This is a brief response. We do not consider it worthwhile to embark on a detailed refutation to demolish the arguments of the detractors.