It is likewise for the various historical occurrences. In fact the need for
knowing the condition of those who narrate them is even more severe, due to the
prevalent neglect in the narration of such events and occurrences.
(And this is) in addition to the fact that being acquainted with condition of
men is itself one of most important branches of history. So when it is necessary
to be acquainted with the condition and state of the narrators, it is also
necessary to make this known, so that everyone who knows the condition of a
narrator should inform (others) about his condition, so that the people may know
of it.
And this Ummah has (indeed) acted upon this obligation in the desired
manner.
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