In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
“Is he who payeth adoration in the watches of the night, prostrate and standing, bewaring of the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, (to be accounted equal with a disbeliever)? Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Are those who know equal with those who know not? But only men of understanding will pay heed.” (39:9)
The Elegance of Knowledge according to the Wise.
By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi.
May Allah preserve him.
The Ornament of Life.
Aristotle said,
The Greek philosopher,
Who died in 322 BC,
"Education is an ornament in times of prosperity,
And a refuge in times of adversity."
Nothing compares to education in value, goodness, and beauty.
That is why it is an ornament in prosperity,
A decoration in appearance,
And a charm in life and before the eyes of people.
Through it, a person ascends,
The weak are empowered,
And the poor are elevated.
How many a disheveled, dust-covered person,
Has Allah raised through vast knowledge and fertile fiqh?
He clothes him in a crown,
And adorns him with engraved and ornate jewelry.
Its beauty lies in its language, its meanings, and its method of exposition,
In its hidden gems and scattered pearls.
This is one of the reasons people are drawn to its people and hold its bearers in high esteem.
It is also a refuge in times of adversity and a savior in times of distress,
A succor in crises and a key during trials.
It guides the way and provides the evidence,
It offers solutions and creates exits,
And it yields its fruits.
Nothing among the goods and pleasures of this world can compare to it;
It is unique and supreme among them.
Therefore, the success of students in schools,
Is contingent upon knowledge and its preservation.
If there were anything equal to it,
It would be the deciding factor in those famous examinations,
Which have become the standard for success and advancement,
And for the rise of individuals, nations, and societies.
And Allah is the Grantor of success.