Explaining the causes of concealing knowledge.

The Shaykh : These are three causes for concealing knowledge: either stinginess with it, out of fear that others will attain the honor that one has attained through knowledge; or fear of losing leadership or status if one reveals the knowledge one possesses, because it contradicts what people are accustomed to; or because it serves as a proof against others, meaning that the proof lies in the statement of one’s opponent, so one conceals the proof that testifies for one’s opponent so that he does not overcome him in argument. Yes.