[17] Advice for seekers of knowledge- an example in Imaam Ahmad!
It was said to Imaam Ahmad (rahimahullaah): What is better; to speak or remain silent? So he said: ”Remaining silent is more beloved to me, except when (I have to speak) out of necessity.”
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Quoted by Shaikh Raslaan in Fadlul Ilm. page: 543