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A hadith and commentary.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said when he was asked about the Hour:
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"The one being asked about it knows no more than the one asking."
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The commentary:
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Imam al-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy on him, stated in his commentary on Sahih Muslim:
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"This indicates that it is appropriate for a scholar, a jurist, and others, when asked about something they do not know,
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to say, 'I do not know.'
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This does not diminish their status;
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rather, it serves as evidence of their piety, God-consciousness, and the depth of their knowledge.
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I have detailed this with its proofs, supporting evidence, and related matters
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in the introduction to Sharh al-Muhadhdhab,
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which contains various forms of goodness
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that a student of knowledge must be familiar with and study consistently."