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There is no goodness in knowledge which is not confirmed by action, or words which
are not confirmed by deeds:

“O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do?
Most hateful it is with Allâh that you say that which you do not do”[al-Saff :2-3]

The first and most crucial obligation on us is to acquire knowledge and secondly to
practice and preach this knowledge. No man becomes truly a Muslim without
knowing the meaning of Islam, because he becomes a Muslim not through birth
but through knowledge. Unless we come to know the basic and necessary teachings
of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) how can we believe in him, have faith in him, act
according to what he taught? It is impossible for us to be a Muslim, and at the same
time live in a state of ignorance.

A person without knowledge is like someone walking along a track in complete darkness. Most likely his steps will wander aside and he easily can be deceived by shaytaan. This shows that our greatest danger lies in our ignorance of Islamic teachings and in our unawareness of what the Qur’an teaches and what guidance has been given by the Prophet (PBUH). But if we are blessed with the light of knowledge we will be able to see plainly the clear path of Islam at every step of our lives. We shall also be able to identify and avoid the dangerous paths of Kufr, Shirk and immorality, which may cross it. And, whenever a false guide meets us on the way, a few words with him will quickly establish that he is not a guide who should be followed.

Knowledge is pursued and practiced with modesty and humility and leads to beauty
and dignity, freedom and justice.

The main purpose of acquiring knowledge is to bring us closer to God. It is not simply for the gratification of the mind or the senses. It is not knowledge for the sake of knowledge or science for the value of sake. Knowledge accordingly must be linked with values and goals.

One of the purposes of acquiring knowledge is to gain the good of this world, not to
destroy it through wastage, arrogance and in the reckless pursuit of higher standards
of material comfort.