The question of whom one should take knowledge from
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Question:
He asks: Is it correct and in accordance with the Sunnah for a student of knowledge to inquire about those from whom he will take knowledge, and to be extremely careful in doing so, acting on the advice of Ibn Sirin?
Answer:
The scholars from whom knowledge is taken are known to the people; they are not hidden. They are known to the people. As for a scholar who is not known, one should inquire about him and not rush. As for one who is known and famous among the people and is trustworthy, there is no need to inquire about him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He asks: Is it correct and in accordance with the Sunnah for a student of knowledge to inquire about those from whom he will take knowledge, and to be extremely careful in doing so, acting on the advice of Ibn Sirin?
Answer:
The scholars from whom knowledge is taken are known to the people; they are not hidden. They are known to the people. As for a scholar who is not known, one should inquire about him and not rush. As for one who is known and famous among the people and is trustworthy, there is no need to inquire about him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 05-01-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (41:16)
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