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The book of the elegance of knowledge among the wise | Episode (6) | Ranks 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 Splendors of Knowledge according to the Sages.
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By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi.
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May Allah preserve him.
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The Ranks of Knowledge.
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Imam Sufyan Ibn 'Uyaynah, may Allah the Exalted have mercy upon him, said:
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Who passed away in the year 198 AH.
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The first stage of knowledge is attentive listening, then understanding, then memorization, then action, and finally dissemination.
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For when a servant listens to the Book of Allah the Exalted and the Sunnah of His Prophet,
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with a sincere intention to do what Allah the Exalted loves,
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He grants him the understanding that is required.
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And He places a light within his heart.
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Knowledge has ranks and prerequisites.
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If they are applied in a proper manner,
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the goal is attained and the objective is realized.
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Among these, they have said:
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First, attentive listening to the scholars and teachers.
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Not interrupting them or disrupting their lessons.
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And avoiding disturbance and clamor during the lesson.
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Second:
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Understanding the intended meaning without rushing it.
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And asking questions at the appropriate time regarding what is obscure or confusing.
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Third:
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Memorizing the material and mastering the texts.
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And committing the proofs and issues to memory.
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Such that seriousness and perseverance are sought from the student.
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And the desire for knowledge and its attainment.
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Fourth:
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Acting upon it and applying it.
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And hastening to implement it and embody it.
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As the Exalted says:
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“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)
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“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)
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Fifth:
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Disseminating it, conveying it, and striving to transmit it.
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“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)
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And when the intention is sound and the purpose is pure regarding the knowledge of the two revelations and their collection,
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Allah opens the way for His servant.
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He grants him understanding and expands his breast.
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And He places within his breast light, joy, and wisdom.
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And in proportion to one's sincerity and devotion,
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comes the blessing, the divine opening, and success.