It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "If a person is asked about knowledge and he conceals it, then on the Day of Resurrection, Allah Almighty will bridle him with fire."
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب العلم / 273
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حسن ۔ أخرجه ابوداود: 337، وابن ماجه: 572، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 3056 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7561»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The people of knowledge should always remain prepared to guide the people, and they should consider the resolution of people's Shar‘i (Islamic legal) issues as a source of honor for themselves, and, in hope of great reward, they should regard these matters as easy.