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What is the interpretation of the saying of Abu Sa'id ibn Jandab, may God be pleased with him: "I was a young man during the time of the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, and I used to memorize from him, and nothing prevents me from speaking except that there are men here who are older than me"?

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Muslim narrated from Samurah ibn Jundub, who said: "I was a young boy during the time of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and I used to memorize from him. Nothing prevents me from speaking except that there are men here who are older than me." This indicates the dislike of narrating hadith in the presence of someone who is more deserving due to greater knowledge, precision, memorization, or older age. This differs from other sciences, where it is not disliked for a less qualified but competent person to engage in them even if someone more knowledgeable is present.

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