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Sahih al-Bukhari 120 (Book 3, Hadith 62) #120
Knowledge and its Consequences

SUMMARY: The narrator, Abu Huraira, has memorized two kinds of knowledge from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and has shared one of them with others. He is warned that if he shares the second kind of knowledge, his throat will be cut.

Narrated Abu Huraira: I have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Messenger . I have propagated one of them to you and if I propagated the second, then my pharynx (throat) would be cut (ie killed).
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَخِي، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ حَفِظْتُ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ وِعَاءَيْنِ، فَأَمَّا أَحَدُهُمَا فَبَثَثْتُهُ، وَأَمَّا الآخَرُ فَلَوْ بَثَثْتُهُ قُطِعَ هَذَا الْبُلْعُومُ‏.‏

TOPICS
knowledge  *  consequences  *  memorize  *  propagate

QUICK LESSONS:
Use your knowledge wisely & responsibly
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of knowledge and how it should be used responsibly. It warns us that there are certain types of knowledge which should not be shared with others as it can have serious consequences. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught Abu Huraira two kinds of knowledge; one which could safely be shared with others, and another which was too sensitive to share. This hadith serves as a reminder for us to use our knowledge wisely and responsibly in order to avoid any negative consequences.

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