I’m the Man [the youngster who puts himself forward]

It is reported that there was a young man who was from the people of knowledge who used to put himself forward, speak and behave haughtily with his knowledge in front of those older than him. This angered Sufyân [Al-Thawrî] and he said, “The Salaf were never like this; they never used to claim leadership, or sit at the head of the gathering until they had sought this knowledge for thirty years, and you act haughty in front of those who are older than you. Get up, I never want to see you even come close to my circ le.”

Al-Bayhaqî, Al-Madkhal ilâ Al-Sunan Al-Kubrâ 2:74.

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September 6, 2009

Topics: Character, knowledge, Manners and Conduct

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3 Responses to “I’m the Man [the youngster who puts himself forward]”

  1. Sajid al-Hindi on September 22, 2009 21:24

    As salamu 'alaykum akhi,

    Was Imam Sufyan ath-Thawri (d 161h) from the Tabi'een or Atba ut Tabi'een?
    JazakAllah khayr.

  2. Owais Al-Hashimi on September 23, 2009 08:46

    Wa alaykumus-salam,

    Al-Imam Shaykh Al-Islam Sufyan Al-Thawri is one of the senior Atbâ’ Al-Tâbi’în – Allâh’s mercy be upon him.
    Barakallahu feekum.

  3. UmmYaqoub on November 22, 2010 00:49

    barakAllahufeek very beneficial subhanaAllah, in this day and age we see alot of this, the hastiness of youthfulness can sometimes over shadow true humility, may Allah azzawajjal guide us and keep us firm upon this guidance Alahumma ameen