Praise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon His messenger, our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
Undoubtedly, seeking knowledge is one of the best acts that draws a person closer to Allaah and is a means to Jannah (Paradise). It is important to be sincere when seeking knowledge intending it for the Sake of Allaah only and not for any other purpose. This is the way to avail of it and reach high ranks in the worldly life and the Hereafter.
It is reported that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) said: “If anyone acquires knowledge by which Allaah’s Pleasure should be sought but acquires it only to gain some worldly advantage, he will not experience the `Arf (fragrance) of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection.” [Related by Abu Dawud through a Hasan [good] Sanad [chain of narrators]
According to a report of Al-Tirmidhee(rahimahullaah) through a Da`if (weak) Sanad,the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) said: “Whoever acquires knowledge in order to compete with the scholars, or dispute with the ignorant, or attract the attention of people to him will enter Hell-fire.”
He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) advised every learner and Muslim to be sincere to Allaah in all deeds and act upon Allaah’s ta’alaa saying:
“ So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord.”[Surah Al-Kahf(18):110]
It is related in Sahih Muslim that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) said: Allaah ta’alaa says: “I am the One Who is not in need of a partner. If anyone does anything associating others with Me, I will leave them to that which they associated with Me.”
He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) ordered each seeker of knowledge and Muslim to fear Allaah ta’alaa and to be mindful of Allah with regard to all matters, acting upon Allah’s subhaanahu wa ta’alaa saying : “Verily„ those who fear their Lord unseen (i.e. they do not see Him, nor His punishment in the Hereafter), theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).”[Surah Al-Mulk(67):12]
Allaah(subhaanahu) also says:“But for him who fears the standing before his Lord, there will be two Gardens (i.e. in Paradise).”[Surah Al-Rahman(55):46]
Some of the Salaf (righteous predecessors) said: “The peak of knowledge is to fear Allaah.”
`Abdullah ibn Mas`ud (radiyAllaahu ‘anhu) said: “Fearing Allaah is the sufficient knowledge and daring disobedience is the sufficient ignorance.”
Some Salaf said: “The most knowledgeable of Allaah fears Him most.”
This statement finds further support in the Prophet’s saying (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) to his Companions:“By Allaah, I am the most fearing among you of Allaah and the most dutiful to Him.”
The more the person becomes aware of Allaah, the more perfect is his piety,sincerity, observation of Hadud (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) and warning against sins.
Therefore, Allaah subhaanahu wa ta’alaa says:“It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh.”[Surah Fatir(35):28]
Those who have knowledge of Allaah and His Religion are those who fear and obey Him most and are most conscious of His Religion. The messengers and prophets (‘alayhum sallaam) are on top in this regard and then their followers in righteousness. Therefore, the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) told that of the signs of happiness is to be well-informed of Allaah’s Religion. He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) said: ”When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of religion.” Related in the Two Sahih (authentic) Books of Hadith (i.e. Al-Bukhari and Muslim) on the authority of Mu`awiyah [radiyAllaahu ‘anhu]. This is because comprehending religion urges the servant to carry out Allah’s Commands, fear Him, observe His Obligations, and to be on their guard against committing sins. It also encouragesgood conduct, good deeds, and advising people for Allaah’s Sake.
I ask Allah subhaanahu wa ta’alaa to grant us, seekers of knowledge and all Muslims comprehension of His Religion and holding fast to it.
We seek refuge with Allaah from the evils of our souls and from our sins. He is the One Who is Capable of doing so. May Allaah’s Peace and Blessings be upon His slave and Messenger Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
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