WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.520 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.520 --> 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 Splendors of Knowledge according to the Sages. 00:00:16.980 --> 00:00:21.780 By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi. 00:00:21.780 --> 00:00:23.539 May Allah preserve him. 00:00:27.890 --> 00:00:31.980 The Ranks of Knowledge. 00:00:31.980 --> 00:00:36.619 Imam Sufyan Ibn 'Uyaynah, may Allah the Exalted have mercy upon him, said: 00:00:36.619 --> 00:00:41.340 Who passed away in the year 198 AH. 00:00:41.340 --> 00:00:50.369 The first stage of knowledge is attentive listening, then understanding, then memorization, then action, and finally dissemination. 00:00:50.369 --> 00:00:55.250 For when a servant listens to the Book of Allah the Exalted and the Sunnah of His Prophet, 00:00:55.250 --> 00:00:59.570 with a sincere intention to do what Allah the Exalted loves, 00:00:59.570 --> 00:01:01.969 He grants him the understanding that is required. 00:01:01.969 --> 00:01:06.780 And He places a light within his heart. 00:01:06.780 --> 00:01:09.579 Knowledge has ranks and prerequisites. 00:01:09.579 --> 00:01:12.219 If they are applied in a proper manner, 00:01:12.219 --> 00:01:15.340 the goal is attained and the objective is realized. 00:01:15.340 --> 00:01:17.260 Among these, they have said: 00:01:17.260 --> 00:01:21.739 First, attentive listening to the scholars and teachers. 00:01:21.739 --> 00:01:25.420 Not interrupting them or disrupting their lessons. 00:01:25.420 --> 00:01:29.099 And avoiding disturbance and clamor during the lesson. 00:01:29.099 --> 00:01:30.540 Second: 00:01:30.780 --> 00:01:33.579 Understanding the intended meaning without rushing it. 00:01:33.579 --> 00:01:37.659 And asking questions at the appropriate time regarding what is obscure or confusing. 00:01:37.659 --> 00:01:39.019 Third: 00:01:39.019 --> 00:01:41.980 Memorizing the material and mastering the texts. 00:01:41.980 --> 00:01:44.859 And committing the proofs and issues to memory. 00:01:44.859 --> 00:01:48.140 Such that seriousness and perseverance are sought from the student. 00:01:48.140 --> 00:01:51.069 And the desire for knowledge and its attainment. 00:01:51.069 --> 00:01:52.510 Fourth: 00:01:52.510 --> 00:01:54.829 Acting upon it and applying it. 00:01:54.829 --> 00:01:58.590 And hastening to implement it and embody it. 00:01:58.590 --> 00:02:00.590 As the Exalted says: 00:02:00.750 --> 00:02:04.109 “And if We had decreed for them: Lay down your lives or go forth from your dwellings, but few of them would have done it; though if they did what they are exhorted to do it would be better for them, and more strengthening;” (4:66) 00:02:04.109 --> 00:02:07.790 “And if We had decreed for them: Lay down your lives or go forth from your dwellings, but few of them would have done it; though if they did what they are exhorted to do it would be better for them, and more strengthening;” (4:66) 00:02:07.790 --> 00:02:09.740 Fifth: 00:02:09.740 --> 00:02:13.819 Disseminating it, conveying it, and striving to transmit it. 00:02:13.819 --> 00:02:20.699 “And who is better in speech than him who prayeth unto his Lord and doeth right, and saith: Lo! I am of those who are muslims (surrender unto Him).” (41:33) 00:02:20.699 --> 00:02:26.300 And when the intention is sound and the purpose is pure regarding the knowledge of the two revelations and their collection, 00:02:26.300 --> 00:02:28.539 Allah opens the way for His servant. 00:02:28.539 --> 00:02:31.180 He grants him understanding and expands his breast. 00:02:31.180 --> 00:02:35.340 And He places within his breast light, joy, and wisdom. 00:02:35.340 --> 00:02:38.539 And in proportion to one's sincerity and devotion, 00:02:38.539 --> 00:02:42.379 comes the blessing, the divine opening, and success.