questions, so they deemed them unnecessary and useless and did not pay attention to it. But his teacher Qadi Sahib, who was a master in the field of knowledge, began to cry upon hearing his knowledgeable conversation and said to him: O Sa’d-ud-din! Today, you are not the same person as yesterday. Sayyiduna Sa’d-ud-din Taftazani رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه then narrated the whole event in the court of his teacher. (Shazarat-uz-Zahb, vol. 7, pp. 68)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic sisters! In the above-mentioned story, where we found out how the Holy Prophet’s صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم mercy, grace and bounty was bestowed upon ‘Allamah Sa’d-ud-din رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه, and how his request was granted, we also learn many other points. For example, striving consistently to gain the knowledge of Deen always does produce a result, just like ‘Allamah Sa’d-ud-din’s رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه striving and steadfastness made him successful. He رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه went on to become a very big scholar of his era and wrote many books.

Remember! Striving to gain knowledge of Deen is such a virtuous deed that will help a person climb the ladder of success. Along with making one successful in the field of knowledge, striving to gain knowledge is a means of success in this life and the hereafter because it is knowledge that allows a person to differentiate between Halal and Haraam. To gain Fard [obligatory] knowledge is compulsory and a means of attaining the pleasure of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Gaining knowledge is a way of knowing the commands of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Knowledge is the inheritance of Prophets عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام. The excellence of humans over others is made apparent due to knowledge. Knowledge is light. Knowledge gets rid of ignorance. Knowledge is a means of recognising the rights of people and ending disputes. It is a way of attaining the fear of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. It is the sign of the path of the people of paradise. Knowledge is a means of peace at the time of fear. It is a companion during travel and loneliness. It is a guide during poverty and prosperity. It is a weapon against enemies. Knowledge is the life of the heart in comparison to ignorance. It is light of the eye in comparison to darkness. Knowledge is such a light that even if an unintelligent person strives to acquire it, he too traverses the stages of success.