The Difference Between Exaggeration Regarding Scholars and Showing Them Respect
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Question:
Sometimes, for example, when a person speaks about the virtue of a scholar, his good qualities, his knowledge, and his patience, he says, "This is exaggeration; do not speak about the scholars."
Answer:
No, the exhortation is to show them respect, to take knowledge from them, and not to exaggerate. The exhortation is to give them their due status, to take knowledge from them, to show them respect, and to avoid contention and disagreement.
Sometimes, for example, when a person speaks about the virtue of a scholar, his good qualities, his knowledge, and his patience, he says, "This is exaggeration; do not speak about the scholars."
Answer:
No, the exhortation is to show them respect, to take knowledge from them, and not to exaggerate. The exhortation is to give them their due status, to take knowledge from them, to show them respect, and to avoid contention and disagreement.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، باب توقير العلماء والكبار وأهل الفضل : الأحاديث : [ 349 - 351 ] — islamhouse.com (8:11)
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