1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,439 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,439 --> 00:00:09,800 “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) 3 00:00:09,800 --> 00:00:16,980 The Splendor of Knowledge according to the Wise. 4 00:00:16,980 --> 00:00:21,780 By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi. 5 00:00:21,780 --> 00:00:23,460 May Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:23,460 --> 00:00:30,219 The Fading of Scholarly Radiance. 7 00:00:32,420 --> 00:00:36,460 Yahya Ibn Mu'adh, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: 8 00:00:36,460 --> 00:00:41,159 He who passed away in the year 258 AH. 9 00:00:41,159 --> 00:00:44,560 The splendor of knowledge and wisdom only fades 10 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:48,259 When they are sought for the sake of worldly gain. 11 00:00:48,259 --> 00:00:51,420 Knowledge possesses a radiance, beauty, and dignity 12 00:00:51,420 --> 00:00:54,340 That Allah clothes those who are sincere among its people with, 13 00:00:54,340 --> 00:00:57,340 Those who seek it solely for the sake of His countenance, 14 00:00:57,340 --> 00:00:59,700 Who are truthful in their practice of it, 15 00:00:59,700 --> 00:01:03,060 And who convey it with sincerity and competence. 16 00:01:03,060 --> 00:01:05,379 They maintain integrity in their delivery, 17 00:01:05,379 --> 00:01:08,250 And offer sincere counsel in their mission. 18 00:01:08,250 --> 00:01:09,650 Allah the Exalted said: 19 00:01:09,650 --> 00:01:13,329 "So when he came to Sulayman, 20 00:01:13,329 --> 00:01:16,329 He said, 'Do you provide me with wealth? 21 00:01:16,329 --> 00:01:21,930 But what Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. 22 00:01:21,930 --> 00:01:27,519 Rather, it is you who rejoice in your gift.'" 23 00:01:27,519 --> 00:01:29,640 That splendor falls away 24 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:33,000 When knowledge is debased and worldly gain is sought through it, 25 00:01:33,040 --> 00:01:35,560 And when it is used to pursue the debris of this world, 26 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:39,000 And when ornaments and luxuries are sought by means of it. 27 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:40,239 Allah the Exalted said: 28 00:01:40,239 --> 00:01:44,159 "They wish that you would compromise, so they would compromise." 29 00:01:44,159 --> 00:01:45,959 And Allah the Exalted said: 30 00:01:45,959 --> 00:01:51,040 “Whoso desireth the life of the world and its pomp, We shall repay them their deeds herein, and therein they will not be wronged.” (11:15) 31 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:58,560 “Whoso desireth the life of the world and its pomp, We shall repay them their deeds herein, and therein they will not be wronged.” (11:15) 32 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:03,390 “Whoso desireth the life of the world and its pomp, We shall repay them their deeds herein, and therein they will not be wronged.” (11:15) 33 00:02:03,390 --> 00:02:07,109 When a scholar turns his knowledge toward worldly ends, 34 00:02:07,109 --> 00:02:09,789 He becomes insignificant in the eyes of those who pursue them, 35 00:02:09,789 --> 00:02:11,590 His words are disregarded, 36 00:02:11,590 --> 00:02:13,229 His prestige diminishes, 37 00:02:13,229 --> 00:02:15,349 The religion is harmed, 38 00:02:15,349 --> 00:02:17,189 Morals are distorted, 39 00:02:17,189 --> 00:02:19,310 The laws are trifled with, 40 00:02:19,310 --> 00:02:21,349 Blessings vanish, 41 00:02:21,349 --> 00:02:23,229 Oblivion sets in, 42 00:02:23,229 --> 00:02:26,349 The vastness of the sciences narrows upon him, 43 00:02:26,349 --> 00:02:28,430 His life becomes troubled, 44 00:02:28,430 --> 00:02:31,530 And he is deprived of its sweetness and its fruits. 45 00:02:31,530 --> 00:02:35,449 I have not fulfilled the right of knowledge if, whenever 46 00:02:35,449 --> 00:02:39,210 Greed appears, I make knowledge a means for it. 47 00:02:39,210 --> 00:02:41,210 And Allah is the One whose help is sought.