How is Abu Hatim’s statement, “He is not to be cited as an authority,” treated when it is stated in a general form?

The questioner : Shaykh, you have also mentioned in previous sessions that the statement of Ibn Abu Hatim al-Razi, and some of the brothers, when I say “he said” and it is in *Al-Ilal* of al-Razi, and in *Al-Ilal* of al-Razi, he found in himself to say, and in *Al-Ilal* of al-Razi, if you say “in *Al-Ilal* of Ibn Abu Hatim” that is better than the word “al-Razi.” Fine. But when it is stated in a general form, is it correct if I say “al-Razi said,” whereas if I say “in *Al-Ilal* of al-Razi,” the matter is, meaning, narrower? Here, Shaykh, also, once in your words regarding the words of Abu Hatim al-Razi, he says, “He is not to be cited as an authority for one whose hadith is not authentic, though it may be good.” Is this, Shaykh, the default for one who says “he is not to be cited as an authority” in this way? Or if there is an indication pointing to that, we look at it, otherwise it is a word of mere sound?

The Shaykh : Along with the statements of the other Imams.

The questioner : In contrast, if the words of the others are praise and so on, we understand this to mean that it is not in the grade of authenticity in his view. But if this word is alone, what do we do?

The Shaykh : We remain with its apparent meaning.

The questioner : May Allah bless you.