It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu al-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Truly, the ignorant person (by his conduct) exposes nothing but evil and fault, however perceptive and well-spoken he may be in the eyes of people; and truly, the person of intellect (from himself) reveals nothing but goodness and virtue, however inarticulate and lowly he may be in the eyes of people."
Imam al-Bayhaqi recorded this narration in 'Shu'ab al-Iman', but because its chain contains Maysarah bin Abd Rabbih, a liar, the hadith scholars have declared it mawdu' (fabricated).
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب الزهد والرقائق / 3311
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده موضوع
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