‘By Allah, indeed it is a grave matter that the likes of you, a descendent of two Imāms of guidance – meaning Umar and Ibn Umar – is asked about a matter and you have no knowledge of it’. So said that Abū Aqīl Yahyā bin al-Mutawakkil witnessed them both when they said that.
Narrated by Bishr bin ul-Hakam al-Abdī narrated to me, he said, I heard Sufyān bin Uyaynah saying, they informed me on authority of Abī Aqīl, companion of Buhayyah, that a descendent of Abd Allah bin Umar was asked about something that he did not have knowledge about, so Yahyā bin Sa’īd said to him:
Context
In this hadith, a descendent of Abdullah bin Umar is questioned about a matter he lacks knowledge of. Yahyā bin Sa’īd expresses his concern, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, especially for someone from a lineage of esteemed scholars. The takeaway is the significance of admitting one's limitations in knowledge and the gravity of speaking without proper understanding.
Modern Application
In today's world, it's essential to acknowledge when we don't have the answers instead of providing misinformation. This principle encourages humility and promotes a culture of seeking knowledge and truth rather than making unfounded claims.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the importance of knowledge and the responsibility of narrators to convey accurate information.
He said, "Knowledge [of its time] is only with Allah, and I convey to you that with which I was sent; but I see you [to be] a people behaving ignorantly."
Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants were Jews or Christians? Say, "Are you more knowing or is Allah?" And who is more unjust than one who conceals a testimony he has from Allah? And Allah is not unaware of what you do.
This hadith is #7401 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Bishr bin ul-Hakam al-Abdī narrated to me, he said, I heard Sufyān bin Uyaynah saying, they informed me on authority of Abī Aqīl, companion of Buhayyah, that a descendent of Abd Allah bin Umar was asked about something that he did not have knowledge about, so Yahyā bin Sa’īd said to him:.
