If a student of knowledge finds the action of one of the scholars difficult to understand, must he ask that scholar specifically, or is it permissible for him to ask another scholar?
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The questioner : A student of knowledge, through his interaction with scholars and other students of knowledge, sees actions for which he finds no evidence. Should he ask the scholar himself, or is it permissible for him to ask someone of his own level, saying, "I saw so-and-so do such-and-such"?
The Shaykh : No, I am certain that his heart will not be at ease except by asking the scholar directly, because if he asks someone of his own level, that person will say, "I am like you; it is also difficult for me to understand."
The questioner : No, if he asks someone of the scholar's level, meaning someone of the same rank... who knows?
The Shaykh : No, it is better to discuss it with the scholar himself, because the scholar whom he criticized may have knowledge that the other scholar does not have.
However, proper conduct is required, and people differ, even scholars differ. Some scholars, if you discuss it with them in front of people, become angry and turn away from you. And some scholars are more open-minded. Like the first type, do not discuss it with him in front of people; discuss it between you and him in a calm manner, because the goal is to reach the truth.
The Shaykh : No, I am certain that his heart will not be at ease except by asking the scholar directly, because if he asks someone of his own level, that person will say, "I am like you; it is also difficult for me to understand."
The questioner : No, if he asks someone of the scholar's level, meaning someone of the same rank... who knows?
The Shaykh : No, it is better to discuss it with the scholar himself, because the scholar whom he criticized may have knowledge that the other scholar does not have.
However, proper conduct is required, and people differ, even scholars differ. Some scholars, if you discuss it with them in front of people, become angry and turn away from you. And some scholars are more open-minded. Like the first type, do not discuss it with him in front of people; discuss it between you and him in a calm manner, because the goal is to reach the truth.