Can The Khalaf Reach The Salaf In Memorisation?- By Haafidh Adh-Dhahabi
Imaam Adh-Dhahabi [rahimahullaah] said: I am absolutely certain that indeed the latecomers have no hope of reaching the predecessors [i.e. the Salaf] in memorisation and understanding.
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