Accept Sincere Advice When It is Given

In the Name of Allah, the Extremely Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy It was said to the Imām ‘Abdullāh b. Mubārak: “Has there remained anyone who still offers advice?” He responded: “Do you know anyone who accepts it?!” ________________________ (1) Tārīkh Baghdād (7/191), Hilyatul-Awliyā. (106)

An Advice to Readers – Shaykh al-Albanee (rahimahullaah) by AbdurRahman.org

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Imaam Maalik (d.179) : Don't Take Knowledge from Those Who Didn't Sit With Scholars

Imaam Maalik bin Anas (d.179H), rahimahullaah, was asked:

"Is knowledge taken from one who has no studies, and has not sit with the 'Ulamah?"

He (rahimahullaah) replied:

"No."

See: Hilyatul-Awliyaa 6/323.

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So if that is the case with one who has not sat with the scholars, not taken from them, not known to them - then how much more severe is it for one to take knowledge from one who has been warned against by the scholars?!