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Keenly Seek Knowledge
The Prophet, may Allah praise him, said:
“When Allah wishes good for a person, He makes him understand the religion.” (al-Bukhari)
The Companions, may Allah be pleased with them all, were very keen on gaining knowledge. Look at how keen Abdullah ibn Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet, was to seek knowledge. He devoted himself to acquiring knowledge in a wide variety of fields. He had a special admiration for persons like Zaid ibn Thabit, who was one of the scribes of the Quran, the leading judge and jurist in Medina, and an expert in the laws of inheritance and in reading the Quran. Once when Zaid intended to travel, the young Abdullah stood humbly at his side, and taking hold of the reins of his mount he adopted the attitude of a humble servant in the presence of his master. Zaid said to him: “Don't do this, O cousin of the Prophet!”
"This is how we were commanded to treat the learned ones among us," Abdullah replied.
Zaid said in return, "Let me see your hand."
Abdullah stretched out his hand. Zaid, taking it, kissed it and said: "This is how we were commanded to treat the members of the household of the Prophet.”
Fruits of Knowledge
To conclude, seeking knowledge is an act of worship that requires you to keep your intention sincerely for Allah alone and none else, seeking His Pleasure and reward. Do not seek knowledge to show off or compete with others, or to enliven one’s gatherings. The Prophet said:
“Whoever seeks that knowledge which is (usually) sought to seek the pleasure of Allah in order to gain some worldly benefit, he will not sense the scent of Paradise on the Day of Judgment.” (Ibn Maajah)
Also know that knowledge is of no importance if one does not reap its fruits, which is to practice the religion of Islam as Allah loves. So one should try to practice what one learns as living Islam is what takes a person to Paradise.
We close with some supplications which the Prophet Muhammad himself made in regards to seeking knowledge.
“O Allah! Bring us benefit by what You taught us, and teach us that which brings us benefit, and increase us in knowledge” (Ibn Maajah)
“O Allah, I ask you to grant us beneficial knowledge, good, pure and permissible sustenance, and deeds which are accepted by You.” (Ibn Maajah)
“O Allah I seek refuge in you from knowledge which does not benefit, a heart which does not humble itself in fear, an insatiable desire, and supplications which are unanswered.” (Muslim)
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