question #3 Sahih Muslim 2, Introduction, Narration 2 : How does the warning against lying about the Prophet emphasize the integrity of Islamic scholarship?

‘Indeed what prevents me from relating to you a great number of Ḥadīth is that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, said: ‘Whoever intends to lie upon me, then let him take his seat in the Fire.’