Principles on al-Jarh wa at-Ta’deel Taken from the Introduction of Sharh Muslim of an-Nawawee (Part 3)

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-Jarh is Waajib for the one who is able, it’s from Naseehah to the Muslim.

-Jarh and Ta'deel must be done with accurate information and not to be too lenient or too harsh. 

-If a person is not qualified then he is not allowed to part take in Jarh wa Ta’deel.

-If he is not Adil it Dabit himself then he is not allowed to either.

-There is no set number rather Jarh or Ta'deel can be accepted from just one scholar, as it's a form of Khabr and Khabr Waahid is acceptable from a trustworthy source.

-The Shafi'ees say that Jarh must be detailed, others said not, whilst others said it must be detailed if it's not an Imam.

-Jarh is given precedence to Ta'deel only if both are Mufasaar.

-Some said we follow the greater in number.

The correct view in matters of Jarh or Ta'deel is to follow the evidence.

[Sharh Muslim 1/189-190]

And Allaah Knows Best.