What is the meaning of “One scholar is more severe for Satan than a thousand worshippers”?

Question:
A hadith was reported with the meaning: “One scholar is more severe for Satan than a thousand worshippers.” Was this reported, and what is its meaning?

Answer:
Answer: Yes, this was reported, and its meaning is that the scholar suppresses Satan and refutes his whispers and doubts regarding people. Satan finds the presence of the scholar to be very severe for him. Therefore, one scholar is more severe for Satan than a thousand worshippers; because the worshipper does not have knowledge, he only has worship. Doubts from Satan may come to him, and he is unable to repel them or respond to them. For this reason, the scholar is preferred over the worshipper, as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The superiority of the scholar over the worshipper is like the superiority of the moon over the other stars.”