‘…Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful (39:9).’ Thus the alim (Islamic scholar) and the ignorant are never alike. A learned and wise man has obvious superiority over anyone who lacks knowledge. The conclusion drawn from this Qur’anic verse indicates that in the view…
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The importance of endeavor in attaining…
The importance of endeavor in attaining any objective equals the objective itself. Since every man, with his Allah given nature, considers the importance of knowledge in the human world higher than anything else, the value of one who seeks knowledge will be the highest of all. Since the religion of Islam is established on the…
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Islam highly recommends man to know the secrets…
Islam highly recommends man to know the secrets of creation and to think about the heavens, the earth, the human nature, the history of nations and peoples, and the works of former generations (philosophy, mathematics, natural sciences, etc). Also, learning moral and religious matters (ethics and Islamic laws) and different kinds of arts which shape…
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The Holy Prophet (S) states: Seek knowledge…
The Holy Prophet (S) states: Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. Some of the religious wajibat are no longer applicable during old age and at the time of weakness, but acquiring knowledge and learning is wajib for man since his birth until his death. In other words, acquiring knowledge is wajib at all…
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More than all the new and old social systems…
More than all the new and old social systems of all religions and faiths, Islam encourages the people to acquire knowledge and learning. In order to establish a fundamental culture and civilization, Islam has made receiving the education as Wajib upon every Muslim man and woman. SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN BRIEF | ALLAMA TABATABAI (R)
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