--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with…" description: "\"“Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said, \"I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), say, 'Allah will make th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/984/tirmidhi-105621_islam_abu-d-darda-may-allah-be-pleased-with-hi_1571640.jpg" --- # Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I… ![“Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), say, 'Allah will make the path to the Garden easy for anyone who travels a path in search of knowledge. Angels spread their wings for the seeker of knowledge out of…” quote by Tirmidhi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/984/tirmidhi-105621_islam_abu-d-darda-may-allah-be-pleased-with-hi_1571640.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/984/tirmidhi-105621_islam_abu-d-darda-may-allah-be-pleased-with-hi_1571640.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/984/tirmidhi-105621_islam_abu-d-darda-may-allah-be-pleased-with-hi_1571640.jpg) > ““Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), say, 'Allah will make the path to the Garden easy for anyone who travels a path in search of knowledge. Angels spread their wings for the seeker of knowledge out of pleasure for what he is doing. Everyone in the heavens and everyone in the earth ask forgiveness for a man of knowledge, even the fish in the water. The superiority of the man of knowledge to the man of worship is like the superiority of the moon to all the planets. The men of knowledge are the heirs of the Prophets. The Prophets bequeath neither dinar nor dirham; they bequeath knowledge. Whoever takes it has taken an ample portion.'" \[Related by Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi; Riyad al-Salihin: 1388\]”” [Tirmidhi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tirmidhi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeking knowledge is a noble path; it brings divine favor and cosmic forgiveness, elevating the seeker above mere worship. **In simple terms:** Knowledge pursuit earns divine favor. Key Takeaway Pursue learning for spiritual growth. Themes knowledge spirituality faith humility divine reward Mood reverent inspired hopeful Type Islam:1 Knowledge:1 Peace:0 Man Knowledge:1 Allah Bless:0 Messenger Allah:0 Seeker Knowledge:1 Allah Pleased:0 When to use this quote - religious study - personal development - community teaching - academic research Key Concepts theology Islamic studies ethics motivation Questions to Reflect On - How does learning shape your faith? - What steps can you take to seek knowledge? 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