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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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“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)

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The Elegance of Knowledge according to the Wise.

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By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi.

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May Allah preserve him.

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The Ornament of Life.

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Aristotle said,

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The Greek philosopher,

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Who died in 322 BC,

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"Education is an ornament in times of prosperity,

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And a refuge in times of adversity."

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Nothing compares to education in value, goodness, and beauty.

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That is why it is an ornament in prosperity,

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A decoration in appearance,

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And a charm in life and before the eyes of people.

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Through it, a person ascends,

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The weak are empowered,

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And the poor are elevated.

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How many a disheveled, dust-covered person,

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Has Allah raised through vast knowledge and fertile fiqh?

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He clothes him in a crown,

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And adorns him with engraved and ornate jewelry.

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Its beauty lies in its language, its meanings, and its method of exposition,

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In its hidden gems and scattered pearls.

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This is one of the reasons people are drawn to its people and hold its bearers in high esteem.

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It is also a refuge in times of adversity and a savior in times of distress,

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A succor in crises and a key during trials.

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It guides the way and provides the evidence,

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It offers solutions and creates exits,

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And it yields its fruits.

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Nothing among the goods and pleasures of this world can compare to it;

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It is unique and supreme among them.

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Therefore, the success of students in schools,

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Is contingent upon knowledge and its preservation.

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If there were anything equal to it,

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It would be the deciding factor in those famous examinations,

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Which have become the standard for success and advancement,

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And for the rise of individuals, nations, and societies.

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And Allah is the Grantor of success.