“Oh you who is desirous of acquiring knowledge, expressing within yourself a sincere longing and a passionate thirst for it. Know that if your goal with seeking knowledge is to compete, show off, outdo your peers, garner attention and amass the debris of this world, then you
are on your way to rendering your religion null and void, destroying yourself and selling your eternal life for this present one.
However, if your intention and goal regarding that which is between you and Allāh in seeking ʿilm is to gain guidance and not simply amass
However, if your intention and goal regarding that which is between you and Allāh in seeking ʿilm is to gain guidance and not simply amass
information, then glad tidings be upon you!
The angels will lay their wings for you as you walk and the fish in the sea will ask for your forgiveness as you strive.”
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- Imām al-Ghazālī -
رحمه الله
The angels will lay their wings for you as you walk and the fish in the sea will ask for your forgiveness as you strive.”
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- Imām al-Ghazālī -
رحمه الله
