Two kinds of knowledge

Jabir Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Knowledge is two of types: 1. Knowledge that penetrates to the heart; this knowledge is beneficial. 2. Knowledge that is merely on the tongue; this will be Allah’s evidence against the son of Adam. (Targhib)

Note: Knowledge on the tongue refers to the knowledge without practice and sincerity.

Secure Your Knowledge

‘Abdullah ibne-‘Amr ibnil-‘As Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who recites the Qur’an, indeed secures the knowledge of prophethood within his ribs, though Divine revelation is not sent upon him. It does not befit one endowed with the Qur’an that he gets annoyed with those who are in anger, nor should he indulge in any act of ignorance with those who are ignorant, while he has the Book of Allah inside his heart. (Mustadrak Hakim, Targhib)

Your Parents will wear a Crown

Mu’adh Al-Juhani Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who recites the Qur’an and acts upon it, his parents will be made to wear a crown on the Day of Resurrection, whose light will be better than the light of the sun; if it rises amongst you in your worldly houses, what do you think about the person who himself acts upon it?” (Abu Dawud)

How much do you love your parents?

Buraidah Al-Aslami Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who recites the Qur’an and learns it, and then acts upon it, he will be made to wear on the Day of Resurrection a crown of Nur (light), which will be as radiant as the sun. And his parents will be dressed with two suits, which the whole world cannot match. So they will ask: For what have we been dressed like this? It will be said: This is the reward of your son’s acquiring Qur’an.” (Mustadrak Haakim)

Who is the best among us?

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‘Uthman ibne-‘Affan Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The best among you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.” (Bukhari)

What are the verses relating to knowledge from the Qur'an?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding 'Ilm and Dhikr (Knowledge and Remembrance of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (Just as We completed our favour upon you by ascertaining the direction of your Qiblah) similarly, We have sent to you a Messenger from amongst you, who recites to you Our revelations and purifies you, and teaches you the Book (Al-Qur’an) and wisdom (the Propehet’s Sunnah), and teaches you (beneficial things) that which you knew not. "

Al-Baqarah 2:151 
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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Allah reveals to you the Book (Al-Qur’an) and the wisdom, and teaches you that which you knew not. The grace of Allah towards you has been infinite. "

An-Nisa 4:113

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ And say: My Rabb! Enhance my knowledge. “

Ta ha 20:114

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And We, verily gave knowledge to Dawud and Sulaiman, and (upon this) they said: Praise be to Allah, Who has preferred us above many of His believing slaves! “

An-Naml 27:15

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And these examples we put forward for mankind, but none will understand them except those who have knowledge (of Allah and His signs). “

Al-’Ankabut 29: 43

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Only the Ulama (scholars with knowledge of Allah’s greatness) amongst His slaves truly fear Allah. “

Fatir 35:28

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Say (to them): Can those who have knowledge (of Deen) and those who do not have knowledge (of Deen) be equal? “

Az-Zumar 39:9

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ O you, who believe! When you are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room. Allah will give you (ample) room (in Paradise from His Mercy). And when (for some reason) you are told to get up, then get up, Allah will (because of your accepting this order and other orders) exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge (of Deen). And Allah is Well-Aware of what you do. “

Al-Mujadilah 58:11 

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And mix not Truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the Truth (the Commandments of Allah). “

Al-Baqarah 2:42

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Do you enjoy rightiouseness upon mankind, and you yourselves forget (to practice it), while you are reciters of the Book? Will you not then use your reason?

Al-Baqarah 2:44

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (Shu’aib ‘Alaihissalam told his people: (And just as I practice what I enjoy you to do) I do not want myself to do those things which I forbid you to do. “

Hud 11:88

What is the the manner prescribed by Rasulullah?

‘ILM AND DHIKR
(KNOWLEDGE & REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH TA’ALA)

In order to benefit directly from Allah Ta’ala by fulfilling His commandments, in the manner prescribed by Rasulullah Sallallau ‘alaihi wasallam, to acquire the knowledge revealed by Allah Ta’ala, that is to precisely ascertain what Allah Ta’ala wants of me, in each and every situation. 

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Abu Musa Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The guidance and knowledge with which Allah sent me is like abundant rain that falls on land (which has three different terrains). A part of the land was fertile; it absorbed the water, and sprouted lush plantation and pasture. Another part was barren, it held up the water, and Allah made it beneficial for people who drank from it, and gave (cattle) to drink from it, and irrigated from it. The rain fell on the third part which was a hard plain; it neither held the water nor sprouted grass. (Likewise there are three types of persons).

For example: The one who acquires understanding of Deen of Allah, and benefits from what Allah has sent me with, and he learns, and teaches; (and the other who did not benefit himself but others were benefited through him): and the third, who does not show regard to that and does not accept Allah’s guidance with which I have been sent.” (Bukhari)