5 LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-KAHF FOR A STUDENT OF KNOWLEDGE There are many lessons a student of knowledge can learn from Musa and Khidr (alayhimassalam)’s meeting which is detailed in Surah Al-Kahf. Here are 5: 1. Travelling for Knowledge & Zeal for Knowledge Musa (‘alayhissalam) was prepared to travel a great distance for knowledge, scholars have mentioned that he might have travelled on both land and sea in order to meet Khidr (‘alayhissalam). He showed great enthusiasm and zeal in search of knowledge. 18:60 And [mention] when Musa said to his servant, “I will not cease [traveling] until I reach the junction of the two seas or continue for a long period.” 2. Enduring Hardships The journey was not easy and Musa (‘alayhissalam) along with his servant endured much hardship seeking knowledge. 18:62 – So when they had passed beyond it, [Musa] said to his boy, “Bring us our morning meal. We have certainly suffered in this, our journey, [much] fatigue.” 3. Showing Humility Although Musa (‘alayhissalam) was higher in rank than Khidr (‘alayhissalam), he showed humility and spoke courteously with Khidr (‘alayhissalam) as he wanted to learn from him some knowledge which he did not know. 18:66 – Musa said to him, “May I follow you on [the condition] that you teach me from what you have been taught of sound judgement?” 4. Complying with the Teacher’s (Reasonable) Requests Musa (‘alayissalam) complied with strict conditions set by Khidr (‘alayhissalam) even though he was a Prophet of Allah. [Musa] said, “You will find me, if Allah wills, patient, and I will not disobey you in [any] order.” 5. Exercising Patience Khidr (‘alayhissalam) did things which seemingly to Musa (‘alayhissalam), contravened the laws of Allah and as a Prophet of Allah he could not help but speak out. When reminded of the agreement he made that he would would not speak out, he patiently submitted to Khidr (‘alayhissalam)’s request. 18:73 – [Musa] said, “Do not blame me for what I forgot and do not cover me in my matter with difficulty.” The Qur’an is filled with oceans of wisdom and inspiration, such stories are there as lessons for us. It also details the approach we should take when setting out to study sacred knowledge. May Allah give us the tawfiq to learn beneficial knowledge from the correct sources with its correct understanding. Aameen
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:20:47 +0000
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