--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Ibn Mas'ud said, \"When 'Umar died…" description: "\"“Ibn Mas'ud said, \"When 'Umar died nine-tenth of all knowledge vanished with him.\" The people were shocked and said, \"How can this be when among us now..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70e/anonymous-1_allah_ibn-mas-ud-said-when-umar-died-nine-tent_2988323.jpg" --- # Ibn Mas'ud said, "When 'Umar died nine-tenth of all… ![“Ibn Mas'ud said, "When 'Umar died nine-tenth of all knowledge vanished with him." The people were shocked and said, "How can this be when among us now are still many of the great companions?" Ibn Mas'ud replied,"I am not speaking of the knowledge of fiqh and the science of judgements, I'm speaking…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70e/anonymous-1_allah_ibn-mas-ud-said-when-umar-died-nine-tent_2988323.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70e/anonymous-1_allah_ibn-mas-ud-said-when-umar-died-nine-tent_2988323.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70e/anonymous-1_allah_ibn-mas-ud-said-when-umar-died-nine-tent_2988323.jpg) > ““Ibn Mas'ud said, "When 'Umar died nine-tenth of all knowledge vanished with him." The people were shocked and said, "How can this be when among us now are still many of the great companions?" Ibn Mas'ud replied,"I am not speaking of the knowledge of fiqh and the science of judgements, I'm speaking about the knowledge of Allah." This struggle of isolation, hunger, sleeplessness, weeping, fear and endless service to men was for this end. The journey is only for knowledge of Allah and the whole of it lies in detachment from everything that passes away. First from what is displeasing to Allah, then from one's self-illusion and desires, and then from all men and all otherness until there is only isolation and extreme nearness to Allah.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote emphasizes that true knowledge is the divine knowledge of Allah, which requires detachment from worldly desires, self, and others, leading to isolation and closeness to God. **In simple terms:** Divine knowledge requires detachment from worldly things. Key Takeaway Seek detachment to draw nearer to Allah. Themes spirituality detachment knowledge isolation Mood contemplative reverent Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - prayer - fasting - solitary retreat - study of scripture Key Concepts Divine knowledge selflessness renunciation Questions to Reflect On - What attachments keep you from spiritual closeness? - How can you balance isolation with community duties? 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