Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)
~ Patience in Seeking Knowledge ~
Islam is a treasure chest of wisdom that is totally relevant to our daily lives. It is wonderful that Allah makes seeking knowledge an obligation for every Muslim.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.” [At-Tirmidhi]
What is meant by knowledge here is Islamic knowledge. It is the knowledge of how a servant should behave with respect to his Lord.
Al-Thawri said: “It is the knowledge for which no person has any excuse for not knowing.”
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Allah, His angels, and all those in Heavens and on Earth, even ants in their hills and fish in the water, call down blessings on those who instruct others in beneficial knowledge.
[At-Tirmidhi]
This shows us the great excellence of knowledge seekers. For whoever sets right his intention in seeking knowledge and desires only Allah's pleasure is on a road to salvation and happiness.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever goes down a path searching for knowledge, Allah will make it easy for him the road to Paradise." [Muslim]
Seeking knowledge demands significant effort and struggle. If it were easy, so many people would have done it. Those who are on the path of knowledge are blessed, but you need patience to keep going. Many people fall by the wayside because they lack patience.
The story of Musa and Al-Khidr (peace be upon them) in Surah Kahf teaches us patience in seeking knowledge. Thus, we are reminded weekly to read Surah Kahf and reflect on the verses.
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