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There is mention of China in the Hadith about acquiring knowledge. Any special significance of China of all countries? Also how was the Prophet s.a.w.s. aware of this place?
Question
Please provide some background info on the extent of trade routes, etc. in those times.
Answer
The Hadith you question is classified as very unreliable.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH
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