First hurdle

Constant hard work and steadfastness are necessary for gaining Islamic knowledge. Nafs gets tired of this hard work and suggests the person to escape from it. A student should make his mind that a little hard work in this world for gaining Islamic knowledge will bring about great ranks and status for him in the Hereafter.

Second hurdle

The sad and unfortunate aspect of our society is that here the status and rank is not given to the student who gain Islamic knowledge which he really deserves. At such a difficult time it should be remembered that there is no respect of this world as compared to the respect of the Hereafter. The person, who gives up receiving Islamic education in order to earn the respect of this world, disgraces himself in reality.

Third hurdle

Sometimes the desire for wealth becomes a hurdle in gaining Islamic knowledge. At that time it should be kept in mind that the person who prefers the desire of Islamic knowledge to gaining wealth, Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ does not make him needy. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Bin Mubarak رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه would behave very gracefully towards the learned people. He was asked, ‘Why don’t you treat all equally?’ He replied, ‘After the Ambiya عَـلَـيْـهِمُ الـصَّلٰوةُ وَالـسَّـلَام and blessed companions رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُم I do not consider anyone’s status elevated except the scholars; even if a single scholar gets distracted due to his needs, he will not be able to serve Islam in a proper way and will not be able to pay his proper attention to Islamic education. Therefore, it is a preferable act to liberate them for scholarly services.’ (Ziya-e-Sadaqat, pp. 172)

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