However, if a scholar makes a mistake in his ijtihad (personal judgment), we shouldn’t forget about his merits and try to cover up his expertise. Rather, we should seek forgiveness for him and find excuses for him. [Siyar A`lam al-Nubala’, al-Dhahabi (18/157)] إخطأ إمام في اجتهاد لا ينبغي لنا أن ننسى محاسنه

However, if a scholar makes a mistake in his ijtihad (personal judgment), we shouldn’t forget about his merits and try to cover up his expertise. Rather, we should seek forgiveness for him and find excuses for him. [Siyar A`lam al-Nubala’, al-Dhahabi (18/157)] إخطأ إمام في اجتهاد لا ينبغي لنا أن ننسى محاسنه