When a questioner asked a question on behalf of the general public, stating that ‘People often ask/wonder about …’, Maulana Sahab advised that such inquiries should only come from the individual who genuinely intends to act upon them. Even if someone asks, simply tell them, ‘We do not know.’
This and similar Malfoozat, discourses, and lectures from Ulema-e-Karaam have drilled into my head to focus on things that I control and not to waste time even in discussing/arguing on things that have no relevance to strengthening my relationship with my creator, Almighty Allah
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