Could you mention the reference for this narration?
كفى بالمرء شرا أن لا يكون صالحا وهو يقع في الصالحين
Answer:
Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has recorded this as the statement of the famous Saint, Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah).
(Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 6358)
Translation
Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah) said: “It is sufficient to regard a person evil, that he attacks and defames the pious, whereas he himself is not pious.”
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
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