Is the report of a single, trustworthy individual (khabar al-wahid al-adl) acceptable, and what has been stated in the Qur'an and Sunnah regarding the trustworthiness of the Companions, in light of the noble verse: "O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful"?
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The report of a single trustworthy person is accepted by the majority of Muslims. Its acceptance is indicated by verses from the Holy Quran and prophetic hadiths, such as the story of Barirah and Salman, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sending individual Companions to various regions. Only some innovators have rejected this. All of the Companions are trustworthy.
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