1؎: In the manuscripts of Tirmidhi, «مالک بن أنس» is apparent; here, the singularity (tafarrud) is of «مالک بن أوس» from Umar ibn al-Khattab, as is evident from the referencing (takhrij). Therefore, the correct view is «مالک بن أوس».
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Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation: 1:
In the manuscripts of Tirmidhi, it is written as "Malik bin Anas." Clearly, here the singular narration (tafarrud) is by "Malik bin Aws" from Umar bin Khattab, as is evident from the referencing (takhrij). Therefore, the correct version is "Malik bin Aws."
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 1610