By the external appearance of your knowledge, you have…
““By the external appearance of your knowledge, you have attained (high) ranks and reverence with the people! So seek with Allah higher ranks and closeness by virtue of your hidden good deeds. And know that these two ranks, one cancels out the other.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
External knowledge brings status, but hidden good deeds earn higher spiritual rank; both balance each other.
In simple terms: Public knowledge gives rank; hidden deeds give true virtue.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner goodness over fame.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
humility
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
Allah:1
Appearance:1
Attained:1
Closeness:1
Deeds:1
External:1
God:1
Good deeds:1
Hidden:1
Higher:1
Islam:1
Knowledge:1
Ranks:1
Reverence:1
Virtue:1
Knowledge Attained:0
Higher Ranks:0
Ranks Reverence:0
Allah Higher:0
Know Ranks:0
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community service
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
religious teaching
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure true worth?
- Can fame coexist with humility?
A Different Perspective
External validation can be hollow.