The Meaning of “It is sufficient for a person to be a liar that he narrates everything he hears”
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Question:
Does the hadithRiyad as-Salihin 1547 include the one who narrates about others merely wanting to clarify?
Answer:
The intended meaning is: it includes the one who narrates whatever comes to mind without caring. The believer selects; he does not narrate except something he has selected, something that is beneficial. He preserves the authentic hadith.Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2500Sahih (Darussalam) This is the comprehensive statement.
Does the hadith
It is enough for a man to prove himself a liar when he goes on narrating whatever he hears.
كفى بالمرء كذبًا أن يحدّث بكل ما سَمِعAnswer:
The intended meaning is: it includes the one who narrates whatever comes to mind without caring. The believer selects; he does not narrate except something he has selected, something that is beneficial. He preserves the authentic hadith.
And whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, then let him say what is good or remain silent.
من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرًا أو ليصمت
Source
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