True Knowledge –
In Medina, most of the Jewish scholars arrogantly rejected Islam and were full of antagonism towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. They were those who asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, many pointless questions in order to confuse others and express their obstinacy and disbelief. They made things difficult for Islam and tried tirelessly to extinguish it, even though they recognized its truthfulness. Chapter 6 Al An’am, verse 20:
“Those to whom We have given the Scripture recognize it[the Holy Quran] as they recognize their [own] sons…”
And chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 146:
“Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him [Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him] as they know their own sons…”
This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 227.
These scholars behaved in this manner as accepting and following Islam would have prevented them from fulfilling their worldly desires which involved misusing the blessings they had been granted in order to obtain worldly things, such as wealth and leadership. As a result, they intentionally misinterpreted and edited their divine teachings in order to justify their rejection of Islam and to ensure their ignorant followers would remain loyal to them instead of accepting Islam.
In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 253, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned that the one who obtains religious knowledge in order to show off to scholars, argue with others or attract attention to themself will go to Hell.
Even though, the foundation of all good in both worldly and religious matters is knowledge, muslims must understand that knowledge will only benefit them when they firstly correct their intention. Meaning, they strive to obtain and act on knowledge in order to please Allah, the Exalted. All other reasons will only lead to a loss of reward and even punishment if a muslim fails to sincerely repent.
In reality, knowledge is like rain water which falls on different types of trees. Some trees grow by this water in order to benefit others, such as a fruit tree. Whereas, other trees grow by this water and become a nuisance to others. Even though, the rain water is the same in both cases yet the outcomes are very different. Similarly, religious knowledge is the same for people but if one adopts the incorrect intention then it will become a means of their destruction. Conversely, if one adopts the correct intention it will become a means of their salvation.
Muslims should therefore correct their intention in all matters, as they will be judged on this. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1. And they should remember that one of the first people to enter Hell will be a scholar who only obtained knowledge in order to show off to others. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 4923.
In addition, one must couple their good intention with acting on their knowledge, as knowledge without action is not beneficial knowledge, it is merely information. Failing to act on one’s knowledge is like a doctor who fails to implement their knowledge of medicine to treat people. The same way they do not benefit themself or others, neither does a Muslim who possesses Islamic knowledge and fails to implement it. In fact, this person has been compared to a donkey that carries books of knowledge. Chapter 62 Al Jumu’ah, verse 5:
“…and then did not take it on (did not act on their knowledge) is like that of a donkey who carries volumes [of books]…”
In addition, whoever conceals knowledge without a valid reason will be bridled with fire on Judgment Day. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2649. Therefore, muslims must share the useful knowledge their gain with others. It is simply foolish not to as this is one of the righteous deeds which will benefit a muslim even after they die. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 241. Those who hoarded knowledge were forgotten by history but those who shared it with others became known as the scholars and teachers of mankind.
Finally, the purpose of gaining knowledge is not to defeat others in debates. The duty of a Muslim is to present the truth to others correctly with strong evidence. They have not been assigned the duty of forcing people to accept the truth through argumentation and debating. This attitude only pushes people further from the truth. Instead, one should explain the truth to people without arguing and show this truth by acting on it themself. This is how the righteous predecessors behaved and this method is much more effective in bringing others towards the truth.
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