provide for his family. He should have acquired a skill or worked somewhere. But he did not do so and engaged in acquiring the Islamic knowledge. Remember! Allah Almighty blesses those with the understanding of Deen upon whom He casts His special gaze of mercy. As the Holy Rasool صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated: ‘مَنْ یُرِدِ اللّٰہُ بِہِ خَیْرًا یُّفَقِّہْہُ فِی الدِّیْنِ’ i.e. Allah Almighty blesses the understanding of Deen to the one whom He Almighty intends to bestow goodness upon. (Sahih Bukhari, vol. 1, pp. 42, Hadees 71)

It was very difficult to acquire Islamic knowledge in the past. The facilities available now were not available back then. Despite all this, our righteous predecessors not only acquired the Islamic knowledge but also spread it across the world. Acquiring the Islamic knowledge has become extremely easy in today’s day and age. Opportunities to acquire the Islamic knowledge are available everywhere. But despite all this, we are unappreciative and lazy in acquiring the Islamic knowledge. Whereas, our righteous predecessors sacrificed their peaceful sleep, comfortable beds, and travelled in faraway cities in order to acquire the Islamic knowledge. They would face all the difficulties in this path with full determination.

Remember! Islamic knowledge is the only matchless treasure. Islamic knowledge is the heritage of the blessed Ambiya عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام. Islamic knowledge is the path to attain closeness to Allah Almighty. Islamic knowledge is the source of guidance. Islamic knowledge is the means of refraining from sins. Islamic knowledge ignites the fear of Allah Almighty in our heart. Islamic knowledge makes one earn dignity in this world as well as in the Hereafter. Islamic knowledge is life for dead hearts. Islamic knowledge secures one’s Iman [faith]. Islamic knowledge is the means of attaining people’s love. In short! Islamic knowledge contains numerous virtues. Islamic knowledge contains Deen as well as (the goodness of) this world; Islamic knowledge contains peace as well as satisfaction; Islamic knowledge contains charm as well as comfort. Therefore, wise is the one who engages in acquiring the Islamic knowledge and gathers provisions for the salvation of the Hereafter too along with this world.