What is the grade and text (matn) of the hadith: "If you find yourself exhausted in body, and lacking in provision, then know that you have spoken about what does not concern you," and what are its explanations and rulings?
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A with this exact wording has not been found. Rather, it was reported that Malik bin Dinar said: "If you see hardness in your heart, weakness in your body, and deprivation in your sustenance, then know that you have spoken about what does not concern you." This statement warns against speaking about what does not concern one, and sees it as a cause for hardness of heart, weakness of body, and deprivation of sustenance.
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