One of the distinctive features of Islam is its emphasis on knowledge. The Holy Qur’an and the Islamic Tradition (Sunnah) invite Muslims to seek and acquire knowledge and wisdom and to hold men of knowledge in high esteem. The first few verses of Holy Qur’an that were revealed to our Holy Prophet Mohammed (Sallallaho Alaihi Wa’Sallam) mention the importance of reading, pen, and teaching for human beings. Hence, it is a beautiful prayer for every Muslim to ask always: “O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” (Quran 20:114) The only limit set to the acquisition of knowledge in Islam is that Muslims should seek useful knowledge. Our great Prophet (S.A.W.W) is reported as having said: “My Lord, save me from the useless knowledge.” Useless here means that is not helpful towards anything or is simply wasted. Example of useless knowledge: Abul Hikam (Father of Wisdom) was the title of Amr Ibn Hesam, one of the bitterest enemies of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). Holy Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.W) nicknamed him Abu Jahl (Father of Ignorance) because of his rigid attitude towards understanding the teachings, meaning of life and Islam.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 07:52:06 +0000
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