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The book of the elegance of knowledge among the wise | Episode (33) | The veil of knowledge
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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 Splendor of Knowledge and Wisdom.
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By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fa'i' Al Fathi.
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May Allah preserve him: The Veil of Knowledge.
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Mujahid Ibn Jabr Al Makki, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
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He who passed away in the year 104 AH:
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"Knowledge is not acquired by the bashful nor by the arrogant."
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Knowledge is like pleasant gardens.
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Yet some of us may turn away from these gardens out of bashfulness or arrogance.
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Thus, one abandons knowledge and becomes preoccupied with worldly affairs.
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Blameworthy bashfulness prevents one from seeking knowledge.
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One fears being criticized for their questions or being mocked.
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Or that some of their ignorance might be exposed.
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Or that people might say, "You were not like this before; why have you changed?"
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Or, "Why have you left our gatherings?"
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So, one continues to fear the criticism of others until they abandon knowledge.
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And they forsake its gardens and its delights.
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Consequently, they are deprived of lasting benefits and brilliant treasures.
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The other type is the arrogant person.
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Their arrogance prevents them from being humble and attending gatherings with others.
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They fear that some ignorance or need might appear that points to their shortcomings.
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This drives them to abandon the sciences and neglect deep understanding.
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They listen to the whispers of Satan and follow his footsteps.
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Time passes them by, and they have learned nothing of the foundations of their religion.
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They content themselves with the superstitions of the common folk.
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Therefore, you notice in both types errors in matters of purification and prayer.
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And in the etiquette of Islam.
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Indeed, even in the recitation of the Qur'an.
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Their ignorance is exposed when they are asked to lead a congregation in prayer.
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Yet, circles of Qur'an study were right by their homes.
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Calling out to them for a long time, but they did not respond.
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Nor did their resolve stir for them.
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The religious and rational obligation is:
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To abandon bashfulness and arrogance.
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And to step forward with courage to seek knowledge.
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To strive to gather it and to purify the soul.
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'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said:
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"Excellent are the women of the Ansar;
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bashfulness did not prevent them from seeking understanding in the religion."
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And from Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said:
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Umm Sulaym came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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and said, "O Messenger of Allah,
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Allah is not ashamed of the truth.
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Is it obligatory for a woman to perform ghusl if she has a wet dream?"
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The Prophet, peace be upon him, said:
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"Yes, if she sees the fluid."
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Umm Salamah covered—
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meaning her face—
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and said, "O Messenger of Allah,
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does a woman have wet dreams?"
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He replied, "Yes, may your right hand be covered in dust;
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otherwise, how would her child resemble her?"
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And Allah is the Grantor of success.