18 Jumada Al-Awwal 1421 A.H., August 18,2000
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) who reported that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
If one is questioned about knowledge (of religion) and conceals it, he will be bridled with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection.
(Reported by Abu Dawud)
Lessons Deduced:
1. It is necessary to communicate knowledge, especially in matters related to religion.
2. Restricting knowledge is one of the grievous sins whose doer incurs dreadful punishment.