The Companion is more knowledgeable about the intended meaning of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) than all other people, and Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) interpreted the hadith (No resident may sell on behalf of a Bedouin) to mean that he may not act as a broker for him.
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The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Ibn Abbas. We said, “O Shaykh, he is more knowledgeable about the intended meaning of the Prophet (may Allah’s prayer and peace be upon him) because he was a Companion, and the interpretation of the Companion…”
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : It has passed us by that he is more knowledgeable about the intended meaning of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And now…
The Shaykh : No, it is possible that the intention was to give an example. Ibn Abbas may have intended to give an example, not to restrict the ruling.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : … he says, for example, selling on behalf of a Bedouin by a resident. For example, nowadays, he knows via the telephone and knows…
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ...
The questioner : Ibn Abbas. We said, “O Shaykh, he is more knowledgeable about the intended meaning of the Prophet (may Allah’s prayer and peace be upon him) because he was a Companion, and the interpretation of the Companion…”
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : It has passed us by that he is more knowledgeable about the intended meaning of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And now…
The Shaykh : No, it is possible that the intention was to give an example. Ibn Abbas may have intended to give an example, not to restrict the ruling.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : … he says, for example, selling on behalf of a Bedouin by a resident. For example, nowadays, he knows via the telephone and knows…
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : ...