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Knowledge and its seekers… In the words of wisdom from Imam Ja’far al. Sadiq

Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (a) said: ‘Knowledge is the basis of every sublime state

He (s) has also said, “Seek knowledge, though it be in China, ” meaning

The Prophet of God (s) said, 'Whoever knows his own self knows his Lord;

Prophet of God (s) said: ‘We seek refuge with Allah from knowledge which has

Know that a small amount of knowledge requires a great deal of action, because

Prophet ‘Isa [a] said, ‘I saw a stone on which was written, "Turn me

Allah revealed to Prophet David (a), ‘The least that I shall do to someone

And he should know that there is no way to Allah except via knowledge.

He who truly knows is the one in whom sound actions, pure supplications, truthfulness

In times other than these, those who sought knowledge were those who had intellect,

The man of knowledge needs intellect, kindness, compassion, good counsel, forbearance, patience, contentment and

…While anyone wishing to learn needs a desire for knowledge, will, devotion (of his

Caution and fear are the legacy of knowledge and its measure; knowledge is the

Whoever is denied caution and fear is not a man of knowledge, even if

Allah [swt] said, . . . . ﺍﺍﺀ ﺍ ﺍﻟ ﻯ ﺍ Only those

Delving into things whose reality they cannot reach…

Affectation by taking excessive pains to beautify their speech with superfluous expressions…

Prophet ‘Isa [a] said, 'The most wretched of all people is he who is

They asked Prophet ‘Isa [a], 'With whom shall we sit, O Spirit of Allah?

For complete English text of Misbah al-Shariah, please visit: http: //www. al-islam. org/lantern-of-the-path-imamjafar-sadiq

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Knowledge and its seekers… In the words of wisdom from Imam Ja’far al. Sadiq (as) [Selected text from Misbah al-Shariah]

Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (a) said: ‘Knowledge is the basis of every sublime state and the culmination of every high station. That is why the Holy Prophet (s) said, 'It is the duty of every Muslim, man and woman, to seek knowledge, ' that is, the knowledge of precaution (taqwa) and certainty. ’

He (s) has also said, “Seek knowledge, though it be in China, ” meaning the knowledge of gnosis of the self, in it is contained knowledge of the Lord…

The Prophet of God (s) said, 'Whoever knows his own self knows his Lord; Moreover, you should acquire that knowledge which is influential in correcting your actions and assists you in performing your duties…. And that knowledge is related to sincerity without which no action is correct and will not be accepted…

Prophet of God (s) said: ‘We seek refuge with Allah from knowledge which has no benefit', that is, from knowledge which is contrary to actions performed with sincerity…

Know that a small amount of knowledge requires a great deal of action, because the person should attach to knowledge acquired by him in order to act accordingly throughout his entire life…

Prophet ‘Isa [a] said, ‘I saw a stone on which was written, "Turn me over", so I turned it over. Written on the other side was "Whoever does not act by what he knows will be doomed by seeking what he does not know, and his own knowledge will be turned against him. " '

Allah revealed to Prophet David (a), ‘The least that I shall do to someone with knowledge who does not act by his knowledge is worse than the seventy inner punishments which result in My removing from his heart the sweetness of My remembrance. '

And he should know that there is no way to Allah except via knowledge. And knowledge is the adornment of man in this world and the next, his driver to Paradise, and by means of it he attains Allah's contentment with him…

He who truly knows is the one in whom sound actions, pure supplications, truthfulness and precaution speak out; not his tongue, his debates, his comparisons, assertions or claims…

In times other than these, those who sought knowledge were those who had intellect, piety, wisdom, modesty and caution; but nowadays we see that those who seek it do not have any of these qualities. But nowadays we see that those who seek it do not have any of these qualities…

The man of knowledge needs intellect, kindness, compassion, good counsel, forbearance, patience, contentment and generosity…

…While anyone wishing to learn needs a desire for knowledge, will, devotion (of his time and energy), piety, caution, memory and resolution

How the men of knowledge are ruined…

Caution and fear are the legacy of knowledge and its measure; knowledge is the ray of gnosis and the heart of belief.

Whoever is denied caution and fear is not a man of knowledge, even if he can split hairs in dealing with obscure items of knowledge.

Allah [swt] said, . . . . ﺍﺍﺀ ﺍ ﺍﻟ ﻯ ﺍ Only those of His servants who are possessed of knowledge fear Allah. (35: 28) Men of knowledge are ruined by ten things…

Greed and miserliness…

Showing off [Ostentation]…

Partisanship [intellectual prejudice]…

Love of praise…

Delving into things whose reality they cannot reach…

Affectation by taking excessive pains to beautify their speech with superfluous expressions…

Lack of modesty before Allah…

Boastfulness….

and Not acting upon what they know…

Prophet ‘Isa [a] said, 'The most wretched of all people is he who is known for his knowledge, not for his actions. '

They asked Prophet ‘Isa [a], 'With whom shall we sit, O Spirit of Allah? ' 'With one the sight of whom reminds you of Allah, ' he replied, 'and whose speech increases you in knowledge, and whose actions make you desire the next world. ' Misbah al-Shariah [Lantern of the path]

For complete English text of Misbah al-Shariah, please visit: http: //www. al-islam. org/lantern-of-the-path-imamjafar-sadiq

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