It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Soon you will tire your camels by traveling in search of knowledge, and you will not find anyone more knowledgeable than the scholar of Madinah. Some people think that this refers to 'Umari, but the majority believe that this refers to Imam Malik bin Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, thus they gave preference to Imam Malik.