اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ! We also love A’la Hadrat رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه and this love demands that the way he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه served Islam, imparted knowledge to those who had thirst for knowledge and the way he had achieved great success in the field of knowledge because of his phenomenal abilities, similarly, following in his footsteps, we should develop love and passion for gaining Islamic knowledge, for acting upon the knowledge, for conveying it to others and for studying Islamic books. It is because knowledge is such a great quality which distinguishes a person from other creations and it enlivens him physically as well as spiritually.

Knowledge is a basic need of a person. By virtue of the blessings of gaining knowledge for the sake of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, His fear can be attained. Seeking knowledge is a worship; talking about knowledge is Tasbih; imparting knowledge is Sadaqah; spending for knowledge is a virtuous deed; knowledge enables a person to distinguish between Halal and Haraam; knowledge is a sign of the path of those who will be in Jannah; knowledge brings about peace at the time of nervousness and fear; knowledge is the best companion during a journey; knowledge is a guide in poverty and prosperity. By virtue of knowledge, a person attains the status of a Wali [i.e. saint] and achieves a high rank in this world and the Hereafter. Study of Islamic books is one of the best means of gaining knowledge. Study not only brings about advancement in a person’s life, but it also plays a vital role in propagating the religion and developing a better nation and society. Study is the key to [enhancing] the abilities and the best means of developing the skills.

(Mutala’ah, Kya, Kyun aur Kaysay? pp. 13)

اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ! In addition to this, taking up study has many advantages and benefits which are useful for a person in both, this world and the Hereafter. For persuasion, let’s listen to some Madani pearls about study:

§  Reading of Islamic books refreshes Iman [i.e. faith] and strengthens [the belief of] Tawheed and Risalat further in the heart of a person. Similarly, one can strengthen his Iman by study.