How do I know that this Companion is a noble one?
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Question : How do I know that the book of the Companion is lost and the book of this one is blessed?
Answer : Yes, this is known, may Allah bless you, by the extent of his companionship with the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). The jurists among the Companions are well known. For example, if a Bedouin came and asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about the pillars of Islam and then left, he is not like the Companion who stayed with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and learned from him.
Answer : Yes, this is known, may Allah bless you, by the extent of his companionship with the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). The jurists among the Companions are well known. For example, if a Bedouin came and asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about the pillars of Islam and then left, he is not like the Companion who stayed with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and learned from him.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3424بماذا أعرف أن صحبة هذا الصحابي فاضل؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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