What does the [following] saying of the Messenger ﷺ mean: «اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ»?
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In search of knowledge
I have travelled four times between the East and West [in search of knowledge].
The various stages of knowledge
The first [stage] of knowledge is to listen [carefully], then [conscientiously] memorise it, then act according to it, then convey it [to others].
Attaining knowledge
It is not possible to attain knowledge while at ease and rest.
Teach the people
adh-Dhahhaak would teach [the people], but would not take any payment [for doing so].
If knowledge does not benefit you
[Regarding] knowledge, if it does not benefit you, it will harm you.
Supplicating for the teacher
What is the ruling regarding supplicating for a teacher who carries out her duties in the most complete [and praiseworthy] manner?
From the books of Islaam
From the books of Islaam, I have not seen knowledge [content] of the likes of “al-Muhallaa” of Ibn Hazm, and the book “al-Mughnee” of Muwaffaq ad-Deen [Ibn Qudaamah].
Act in accordance with your knowledge
Whoever does not act in accordance with his knowledge, then his knowledge has not benefited him; rather it has harmed him.
Knowledge is that which benefits
Knowledge is that which benefits.