The authenticity of the hadith: One scholar is more severe for Shaytan than a hundred worshippers
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Question:
The questioner: Shaykh, what is the authenticity of the hadith: One scholarJami` at-Tirmidhi 2681Da'if (Darussalam) a hundred worshippers?
Answer:
A thousand worshippers, yes. Because Shaytan can mislead the worshipper, as he has no knowledge with which to resist Shaytan. As for the scholar, Shaytan cannot delude him, because the knowledge he possesses reveals to him Shaytan's schemes. This is praise for the scholars, commendation of them, and following their example. Yes.
The questioner: Shaykh, what is the authenticity of the hadith: One scholar
harder on Ash-Shaitan than
أشد على الشيطان منAnswer:
A thousand worshippers, yes. Because Shaytan can mislead the worshipper, as he has no knowledge with which to resist Shaytan. As for the scholar, Shaytan cannot delude him, because the knowledge he possesses reveals to him Shaytan's schemes. This is praise for the scholars, commendation of them, and following their example. Yes.
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نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/067 — archive.org (10:28)
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