Two signs of an intelligent person
7 September 2024 • 4.3K views
1⃣. They learn from other people's mistakes
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2⃣. They thank those who correct their mistakes rather than taking them as enemies
In the biography of ’Abdulghaniy ibn Sa’eed, it is mentioned that ’Abdulghaniy said:
«لما رددت على أبي عبد الله الحاكم الأوهام التي في 'المدخل' بعث إلي يشكرني ويدعو لي، فعلمت أنه رجل عاقل»
"When I refuted the errors of Abū ’Abdullāh Al-Ḥākim in 'Al-Madkhal', he sent me a message to thank and pray for me. This made me realise that he was an intelligent man."
[سير أعلام النبلاء (١٧/٧٠)]
The poet said:
إذا أفادك إنسان بفائدة * من العلوم فلازمْ شكرَه أبدا
If someone benefits you with knowledge, you must always thank him.
وقل فلان جزاه الله صالحةً * أفادنيها ودعْك الكبرَ والحسدا
Say, 'May Allāh reward [him] well; he has benefited me with this knowledge,' and refrain from pride and envy.