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“Seek (beneficial) knowledge, because seeking it for the sake of Allaah is a worship. And knowing it makes you more God-fearing; and searching for it is jihad, teaching it to those who do not know is charity, reviewing and learning it more is like tasbeeh. Through knowledge Allaah will be known and…” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah
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“Seek (beneficial) knowledge, because seeking it for the sake of Allaah is a worship. And knowing it makes you more God-fearing; and searching for it is jihad, teaching it to those who do not know is charity, reviewing and learning it more is like tasbeeh. Through knowledge Allaah will be known and worshiped.”

Ibn Taymiyyah

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeking beneficial knowledge for Allah’s sake is an act of worship; it deepens God-fearing and is likened to jihad, charity, and remembrance.

In simple terms: Learning for God is worship and spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Pursue knowledge as devotion.

Themes

faith knowledge spirituality

Mood

reverent inspired

Type

religious didactic

When to use this quote

  • personal study
  • teaching others
  • self‑reflection
  • community education

Key Concepts

Islamic theology devotion learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your learning reflect worship?
  • What barriers stop you from sharing knowledge?
A Different Perspective

May become knowledge without humility or intention.

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