Al-Dhahabi's statement in al-Mizan regarding a narrator described as "shaykh": does it not serve as a criticism or vindication, but is to be considered according to the context?
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Al-Halabi : Al-Dhahabi (may Allah have mercy on him) says in some biographies of men, regarding some narrators,
The Shaykh : From where?
Al-Halabi : In Mizan al-I'tidal
The Shaykh : al-Mizan.
Al-Halabi : He mentions the term "shaykh" and says that in itself, it does not serve as a criticism or a vindication, but it is to be considered according to the context in which it was used and what was said about this narrator. If the majority of the reports about him are of vindication, it is understood to mean a shaykh of trust and the like. If that is not the case, he is investigated.
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that if there is vindication, the matter is easy. But the investigation is for when there is no vindication.
The Shaykh : From where?
Al-Halabi : In Mizan al-I'tidal
The Shaykh : al-Mizan.
Al-Halabi : He mentions the term "shaykh" and says that in itself, it does not serve as a criticism or a vindication, but it is to be considered according to the context in which it was used and what was said about this narrator. If the majority of the reports about him are of vindication, it is understood to mean a shaykh of trust and the like. If that is not the case, he is investigated.
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that if there is vindication, the matter is easy. But the investigation is for when there is no vindication.
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