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the scholar of the prophetic quotations in the first era

have been unanimous. The narrations which came down to us from
them are innumerable. They have said that the companions
refrained from it although they are more knowledgeable of the
realities and more capable of mastering the wording than
others because they knew what evil would come out of it.

For this reason the Prophet - praise and peace be upon him-
said, "Destroyed are those who split hairs! Destroyed are those
who split hairs! Destroyed are those who split hairs! And

these are those who are extravagant in investigation and research".
Also they proved by saying that if this subject were an integral


part of Religion the Messenger of Allah - praise and peace

be upon him - would have considered it to be the most important