WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.439 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.439 --> 00:00:10.740 “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) 00:00:10.740 --> 00:00:16.980 The Splendor of Knowledge and Wisdom. 00:00:16.980 --> 00:00:21.780 By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fa'i' Al Fathi. 00:00:21.780 --> 00:00:32.380 May Allah preserve him: The Veil of Knowledge. 00:00:32.380 --> 00:00:37.420 Mujahid Ibn Jabr Al Makki, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: 00:00:37.420 --> 00:00:41.539 He who passed away in the year 104 AH: 00:00:41.539 --> 00:00:46.880 "Knowledge is not acquired by the bashful nor by the arrogant." 00:00:46.880 --> 00:00:49.759 Knowledge is like pleasant gardens. 00:00:49.759 --> 00:00:55.520 Yet some of us may turn away from these gardens out of bashfulness or arrogance. 00:00:55.520 --> 00:00:58.799 Thus, one abandons knowledge and becomes preoccupied with worldly affairs. 00:00:58.799 --> 00:01:02.079 Blameworthy bashfulness prevents one from seeking knowledge. 00:01:02.159 --> 00:01:08.000 One fears being criticized for their questions or being mocked. 00:01:08.000 --> 00:01:10.560 Or that some of their ignorance might be exposed. 00:01:10.560 --> 00:01:15.359 Or that people might say, "You were not like this before; why have you changed?" 00:01:15.359 --> 00:01:17.840 Or, "Why have you left our gatherings?" 00:01:17.840 --> 00:01:22.719 So, one continues to fear the criticism of others until they abandon knowledge. 00:01:22.719 --> 00:01:25.760 And they forsake its gardens and its delights. 00:01:25.760 --> 00:01:30.739 Consequently, they are deprived of lasting benefits and brilliant treasures. 00:01:30.900 --> 00:01:34.099 The other type is the arrogant person. 00:01:34.099 --> 00:01:38.980 Their arrogance prevents them from being humble and attending gatherings with others. 00:01:38.980 --> 00:01:44.180 They fear that some ignorance or need might appear that points to their shortcomings. 00:01:44.180 --> 00:01:48.180 This drives them to abandon the sciences and neglect deep understanding. 00:01:48.180 --> 00:01:51.379 They listen to the whispers of Satan and follow his footsteps. 00:01:51.379 --> 00:01:56.530 Time passes them by, and they have learned nothing of the foundations of their religion. 00:01:56.530 --> 00:01:59.489 They content themselves with the superstitions of the common folk. 00:01:59.489 --> 00:02:04.370 Therefore, you notice in both types errors in matters of purification and prayer. 00:02:04.370 --> 00:02:06.370 And in the etiquette of Islam. 00:02:06.370 --> 00:02:09.569 Indeed, even in the recitation of the Qur'an. 00:02:09.569 --> 00:02:14.050 Their ignorance is exposed when they are asked to lead a congregation in prayer. 00:02:14.050 --> 00:02:17.250 Yet, circles of Qur'an study were right by their homes. 00:02:17.250 --> 00:02:21.009 Calling out to them for a long time, but they did not respond. 00:02:21.009 --> 00:02:24.349 Nor did their resolve stir for them. 00:02:24.349 --> 00:02:26.909 The religious and rational obligation is: 00:02:26.909 --> 00:02:29.069 To abandon bashfulness and arrogance. 00:02:29.150 --> 00:02:32.830 And to step forward with courage to seek knowledge. 00:02:32.830 --> 00:02:36.590 To strive to gather it and to purify the soul. 00:02:36.590 --> 00:02:39.550 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said: 00:02:39.550 --> 00:02:42.590 "Excellent are the women of the Ansar; 00:02:42.590 --> 00:02:47.090 bashfulness did not prevent them from seeking understanding in the religion." 00:02:47.090 --> 00:02:50.530 And from Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:02:50.530 --> 00:02:55.409 Umm Sulaym came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:02:55.409 --> 00:02:57.729 and said, "O Messenger of Allah, 00:02:57.729 --> 00:03:01.360 Allah is not ashamed of the truth. 00:03:01.360 --> 00:03:04.719 Is it obligatory for a woman to perform ghusl if she has a wet dream?" 00:03:04.719 --> 00:03:07.759 The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: 00:03:07.759 --> 00:03:09.759 "Yes, if she sees the fluid." 00:03:09.759 --> 00:03:11.759 Umm Salamah covered— 00:03:11.759 --> 00:03:13.520 meaning her face— 00:03:13.520 --> 00:03:15.680 and said, "O Messenger of Allah, 00:03:15.680 --> 00:03:17.759 does a woman have wet dreams?" 00:03:17.759 --> 00:03:20.479 He replied, "Yes, may your right hand be covered in dust; 00:03:20.479 --> 00:03:23.360 otherwise, how would her child resemble her?" 00:03:23.360 --> 00:03:25.039 And Allah is the Grantor of success.